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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.40, 135.60 and 72.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.40, 135.60 and 72.40 is: 108.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.40 : 135.60 = 72.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.40/135.60 = 72.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.40x = 135.60 × 72.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.40x = 9,817.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,817.44/90.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.60

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