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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.21, 134.91 and 68.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.21, 134.91 and 68.55 is: 102.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.21 : 134.91 = 68.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.21/134.91 = 68.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.21x = 134.91 × 68.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.21x = 9,247.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,247.74/90.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.51

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