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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.49, 135.74 and 67.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.49, 135.74 and 67.81 is: 101.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.49 : 135.74 = 67.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.49/135.74 = 67.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.49x = 135.74 × 67.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.49x = 9,204.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,204.19/90.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.72

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