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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.54, 135.80 and 74.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.54, 135.80 and 74.47 is: 111.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.54 : 135.80 = 74.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.54/135.80 = 74.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.54x = 135.80 × 74.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.54x = 10,113.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,113.21/90.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.71

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