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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.72, 136.22 and 52.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.72, 136.22 and 52.28 is: 78.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.72 : 136.22 = 52.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.72/136.22 = 52.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.72x = 136.22 × 52.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.72x = 7,121.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,121.58/90.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.50

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