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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.81, 136.22 and 45.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.81, 136.22 and 45.18 is: 67.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.81 : 136.22 = 45.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.81/136.22 = 45.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.81x = 136.22 × 45.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.81x = 6,154.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,154.42/90.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.77

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