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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.65, 135.81 and 74.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.65, 135.81 and 74.49 is: 111.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.65 : 135.81 = 74.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.65/135.81 = 74.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.65x = 135.81 × 74.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.65x = 10,116.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,116.49/90.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.61

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