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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.81, 136.14 and 52.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.81, 136.14 and 52.25 is: 78.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.81 : 136.14 = 52.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.81/136.14 = 52.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.81x = 136.14 × 52.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.81x = 7,112.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,112.63/90.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.32

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