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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.79, 136.26 and 63.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.79, 136.26 and 63.82 is: 95.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.79 : 136.26 = 63.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.79/136.26 = 63.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.79x = 136.26 × 63.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.79x = 8,696.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,696.11/90.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.78

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