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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.67, 135.86 and 73.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.67, 135.86 and 73.46 is: 110.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.67 : 135.86 = 73.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.67/135.86 = 73.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.67x = 135.86 × 73.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.67x = 9,979.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,979.78/90.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.07

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