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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.41, 135.75 and 73.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.41, 135.75 and 73.40 is: 110.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.41 : 135.75 = 73.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.41/135.75 = 73.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.41x = 135.75 × 73.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.41x = 9,964.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,964.05/90.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.21

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