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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.57, 135.75 and 68.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.57, 135.75 and 68.82 is: 103.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.57 : 135.75 = 68.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.57/135.75 = 68.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.57x = 135.75 × 68.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.57x = 9,343.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,343.02/90.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.16

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