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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.82, 136.28 and 45.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.82, 136.28 and 45.17 is: 67.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.82 : 136.28 = 45.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.82/136.28 = 45.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.82x = 136.28 × 45.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.82x = 6,156.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,156.48/90.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.79

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