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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.67, 136.08 and 47.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.67, 136.08 and 47.39 is: 71.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.67 : 136.08 = 47.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.67/136.08 = 47.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.67x = 136.08 × 47.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.67x = 6,448.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,448.15/90.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.12

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