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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.72, 136.11 and 45.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.72, 136.11 and 45.06 is: 67.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.72 : 136.11 = 45.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.72/136.11 = 45.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.72x = 136.11 × 45.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.72x = 6,133.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,133.12/90.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.60

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