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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.38, 135.72 and 76.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.38, 135.72 and 76.04 is: 114.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.38 : 135.72 = 76.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.38/135.72 = 76.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.38x = 135.72 × 76.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.38x = 10,320.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,320.15/90.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.19

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