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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.13, 135.08 and 49.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.13, 135.08 and 49.50 is: 74.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.13 : 135.08 = 49.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.13/135.08 = 49.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.13x = 135.08 × 49.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.13x = 6,686.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,686.46/90.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.19

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