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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.20, 135.88 and 76.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.20, 135.88 and 76.88 is: 115.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.20 : 135.88 = 76.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.20/135.88 = 76.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.20x = 135.88 × 76.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.20x = 10,446.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,446.45/90.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.81

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