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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.26, 134.75 and 76.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.26, 134.75 and 76.59 is: 114.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.26 : 134.75 = 76.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.26/134.75 = 76.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.26x = 134.75 × 76.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.26x = 10,320.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,320.12/90.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.34

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