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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.14, 134.98 and 74.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.14, 134.98 and 74.62 is: 111.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.14 : 134.98 = 74.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.14/134.98 = 74.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.14x = 134.98 × 74.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.14x = 10,071.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,071.85/90.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.74

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