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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.32, 135.22 and 68.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.32, 135.22 and 68.74 is: 102.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.32 : 135.22 = 68.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.32/135.22 = 68.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.32x = 135.22 × 68.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.32x = 9,295.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,295.02/90.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.92

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