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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.56, 135.86 and 74.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.56, 135.86 and 74.68 is: 112.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.56 : 135.86 = 74.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.56/135.86 = 74.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.56x = 135.86 × 74.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.56x = 10,146.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,146.02/90.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.04

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