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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.69, 136.06 and 36.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.69, 136.06 and 36.59 is: 54.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.69 : 136.06 = 36.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.69/136.06 = 36.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.69x = 136.06 × 36.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.69x = 4,978.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,978.44/90.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.90

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