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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.06, 134.90 and 68.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.06, 134.90 and 68.42 is: 102.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.06 : 134.90 = 68.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.06/134.90 = 68.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.06x = 134.90 × 68.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.06x = 9,229.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,229.86/90.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.49

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