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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.25, 135.29 and 46.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.25, 135.29 and 46.90 is: 70.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.25 : 135.29 = 46.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.25/135.29 = 46.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.25x = 135.29 × 46.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.25x = 6,345.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,345.10/90.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.31

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