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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.78, 136.18 and 74.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.78, 136.18 and 74.72 is: 112.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.78 : 136.18 = 74.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.78/136.18 = 74.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.78x = 136.18 × 74.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.78x = 10,175.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,175.01/90.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.08

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