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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.08, 134.95 and 49.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.08, 134.95 and 49.55 is: 74.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.08 : 134.95 = 49.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.08/134.95 = 49.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.08x = 134.95 × 49.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.08x = 6,685.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,685.97/90.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.23

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