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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.74, 136.01 and 45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.74, 136.01 and 45 is: 67.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.74 : 136.01 = 45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.74/136.01 = 45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.74x = 136.01 × 45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.74x = 6,120.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,120.23/90.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.45

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