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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.56, 135.54 and 73.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.56, 135.54 and 73.29 is: 109.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.56 : 135.54 = 73.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.56/135.54 = 73.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.56x = 135.54 × 73.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.56x = 9,933.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,933.73/90.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.70

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