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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.63, 135.99 and 50.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.63, 135.99 and 50.13 is: 75.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.63 : 135.99 = 50.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.63/135.99 = 50.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.63x = 135.99 × 50.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.63x = 6,817.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,817.18/90.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.22

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