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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.22, 135.33 and 74.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.22, 135.33 and 74.16 is: 111.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.22 : 135.33 = 74.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.22/135.33 = 74.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.22x = 135.33 × 74.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.22x = 10,035.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,035.84/90.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.24

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