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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.56, 135.84 and 50.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.56, 135.84 and 50.06 is: 75.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.56 : 135.84 = 50.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.56/135.84 = 50.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.56x = 135.84 × 50.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.56x = 6,800.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,800.68/90.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.09

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