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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.77, 136.02 and 61.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.77, 136.02 and 61.88 is: 92.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.77 : 136.02 = 61.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.77/136.02 = 61.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.77x = 136.02 × 61.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.77x = 8,416.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,416.92/90.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.73

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