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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.63, 135.68 and 70.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.63, 135.68 and 70.38 is: 105.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.63 : 135.68 = 70.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.63/135.68 = 70.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.63x = 135.68 × 70.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.63x = 9,549.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,549.33/90.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.37

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