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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90, 134.60 and 71.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90, 134.60 and 71.76 is: 107.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90 : 134.60 = 71.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90/134.60 = 71.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90x = 134.60 × 71.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90x = 9,658.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,658.90/90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.32

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