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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.72, 135.44 and 75.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.72, 135.44 and 75.44 is: 112.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.72 : 135.44 = 75.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.72/135.44 = 75.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.72x = 135.44 × 75.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.72x = 10,217.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,217.59/90.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.63

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