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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.13, 134.92 and 49.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.13, 134.92 and 49.45 is: 74.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.13 : 134.92 = 49.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.13/134.92 = 49.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.13x = 134.92 × 49.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.13x = 6,671.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,671.79/90.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.02

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