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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.66, 135.99 and 47.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.66, 135.99 and 47.37 is: 71.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.66 : 135.99 = 47.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.66/135.99 = 47.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.66x = 135.99 × 47.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.66x = 6,441.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,441.85/90.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.06

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