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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.65, 136.03 and 36.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.65, 136.03 and 36.55 is: 54.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.65 : 136.03 = 36.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.65/136.03 = 36.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.65x = 136.03 × 36.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.65x = 4,971.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,971.90/90.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.85

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