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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.57, 135.86 and 50.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.57, 135.86 and 50.01 is: 75.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.57 : 135.86 = 50.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.57/135.86 = 50.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.57x = 135.86 × 50.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.57x = 6,794.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,794.11/90.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.02

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