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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90, 135.09 and 47.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90, 135.09 and 47.34 is: 71.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90 : 135.09 = 47.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90/135.09 = 47.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90x = 135.09 × 47.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90x = 6,395.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,395.16/90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.06

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