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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.24, 135.23 and 74.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.24, 135.23 and 74.05 is: 110.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.24 : 135.23 = 74.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.24/135.23 = 74.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.24x = 135.23 × 74.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.24x = 10,013.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,013.58/90.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.97

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