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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.75, 135.99 and 70.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.75, 135.99 and 70.40 is: 105.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.75 : 135.99 = 70.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.75/135.99 = 70.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.75x = 135.99 × 70.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.75x = 9,573.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,573.02/90.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.49

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