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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90, 134.82 and 76.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90, 134.82 and 76.32 is: 114.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90 : 134.82 = 76.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90/134.82 = 76.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90x = 134.82 × 76.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90x = 10,289.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,289.46/90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.33

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