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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.12, 134.61 and 77.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.12, 134.61 and 77.16 is: 115.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.12 : 134.61 = 77.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.12/134.61 = 77.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.12x = 134.61 × 77.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.12x = 10,386.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,386.51/90.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.25

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