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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.20, 134.67 and 73.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.20, 134.67 and 73.94 is: 110.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.20 : 134.67 = 73.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.20/134.67 = 73.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.20x = 134.67 × 73.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.20x = 9,956.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,956.83/90.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.39

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