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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.06, 134.95 and 49.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.06, 134.95 and 49.38 is: 73.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.06 : 134.95 = 49.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.06/134.95 = 49.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.06x = 134.95 × 49.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.06x = 6,663.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,663.83/90.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.99

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