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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.76, 136.11 and 29.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.76, 136.11 and 29.87 is: 44.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.76 : 136.11 = 29.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.76/136.11 = 29.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.76x = 136.11 × 29.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.76x = 4,066.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,066.06/90.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.80

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