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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.15, 134.66 and 76.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.15, 134.66 and 76.48 is: 114.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.15 : 134.66 = 76.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.15/134.66 = 76.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.15x = 134.66 × 76.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.15x = 10,298.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,298.65/90.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.24

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