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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.26, 135.39 and 49.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.26, 135.39 and 49.12 is: 73.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.26 : 135.39 = 49.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.26/135.39 = 49.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.26x = 135.39 × 49.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.26x = 6,650.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,650.36/90.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.68

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