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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.22, 135.45 and 76.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.22, 135.45 and 76.78 is: 115.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.22 : 135.45 = 76.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.22/135.45 = 76.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.22x = 135.45 × 76.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.22x = 10,399.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,399.85/90.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.27

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