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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.09, 134.83 and 74.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.09, 134.83 and 74.90 is: 112.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.09 : 134.83 = 74.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.09/134.83 = 74.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.09x = 134.83 × 74.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.09x = 10,098.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,098.39/90.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.09

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