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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.55, 135.86 and 49.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.55, 135.86 and 49.96 is: 74.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.55 : 135.86 = 49.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.55/135.86 = 49.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.55x = 135.86 × 49.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.55x = 6,787.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,787.57/90.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.96

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