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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.62, 135.78 and 50.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.62, 135.78 and 50.12 is: 75.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.62 : 135.78 = 50.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.62/135.78 = 50.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.62x = 135.78 × 50.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.62x = 6,804.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,804.94/90.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.09

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