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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.55, 135.92 and 50.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.55, 135.92 and 50.05 is: 75.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.55 : 135.92 = 50.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.55/135.92 = 50.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.55x = 135.92 × 50.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.55x = 6,802.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,802.80/90.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.13

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