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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.37, 135.60 and 64.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.37, 135.60 and 64.74 is: 97.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.37 : 135.60 = 64.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.37/135.60 = 64.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.37x = 135.60 × 64.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.37x = 8,779.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,779.50/90.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.15

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