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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.74, 136.23 and 73.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.74, 136.23 and 73.83 is: 110.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.74 : 136.23 = 73.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.74/136.23 = 73.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.74x = 136.23 × 73.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.74x = 10,057.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,057.86/90.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.84

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