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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.55, 135.81 and 44.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.55, 135.81 and 44.87 is: 67.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.55 : 135.81 = 44.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.55/135.81 = 44.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.55x = 135.81 × 44.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.55x = 6,093.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,093.79/90.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.30

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