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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.32, 135.41 and 74.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.32, 135.41 and 74.25 is: 111.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.32 : 135.41 = 74.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.32/135.41 = 74.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.32x = 135.41 × 74.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.32x = 10,053.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,053.82/90.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.32

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