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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90, 134.78 and 49.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90, 134.78 and 49.32 is: 73.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90 : 134.78 = 49.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90/134.78 = 49.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90x = 134.78 × 49.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90x = 6,647.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,647.10/90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.86

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