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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.75, 136.14 and 74.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.75, 136.14 and 74.49 is: 111.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.75 : 136.14 = 74.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.75/136.14 = 74.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.75x = 136.14 × 74.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.75x = 10,141.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,141.07/90.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.75

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