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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.16, 134.93 and 76.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.16, 134.93 and 76.79 is: 114.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.16 : 134.93 = 76.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.16/134.93 = 76.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.16x = 134.93 × 76.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.16x = 10,361.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,361.27/90.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.92

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