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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.45, 135.74 and 47.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.45, 135.74 and 47.14 is: 70.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.45 : 135.74 = 47.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.45/135.74 = 47.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.45x = 135.74 × 47.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.45x = 6,399.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,399.32/90.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.75

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