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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.24, 134.72 and 74.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.24, 134.72 and 74.22 is: 110.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.24 : 134.72 = 74.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.24/134.72 = 74.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.24x = 134.72 × 74.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.24x = 9,998.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,998.92/90.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.80

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