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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.83, 136.26 and 50.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.83, 136.26 and 50.27 is: 75.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.83 : 136.26 = 50.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.83/136.26 = 50.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.83x = 136.26 × 50.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.83x = 6,849.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,849.11/90.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.40

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