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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.62, 135.86 and 74.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.62, 135.86 and 74.66 is: 111.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.62 : 135.86 = 74.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.62/135.86 = 74.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.62x = 135.86 × 74.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.62x = 10,143.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,143.31/90.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.93

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