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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.78, 129.90 and 90.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.78, 129.90 and 90.78 is: 129.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.78 : 129.90 = 90.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.78/129.90 = 90.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.78x = 129.90 × 90.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.78x = 11,792.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,792.32/90.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.90

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