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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.70, 135.92 and 50.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.70, 135.92 and 50.02 is: 74.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.70 : 135.92 = 50.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.70/135.92 = 50.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.70x = 135.92 × 50.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.70x = 6,798.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,798.50/90.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.96

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