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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.34, 135.48 and 73.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.34, 135.48 and 73.18 is: 109.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.34 : 135.48 = 73.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.34/135.48 = 73.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.34x = 135.48 × 73.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.34x = 9,914.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,914.43/90.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.75

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