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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.48, 136.35 and 77.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.48, 136.35 and 77.13 is: 116.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.48 : 136.35 = 77.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.48/136.35 = 77.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.48x = 136.35 × 77.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.48x = 10,516.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,516.68/90.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.23

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