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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.79, 136.25 and 61.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.79, 136.25 and 61.83 is: 92.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.79 : 136.25 = 61.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.79/136.25 = 61.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.79x = 136.25 × 61.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.79x = 8,424.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,424.26/90.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.79

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