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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.84, 136.25 and 25.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.84, 136.25 and 25.84 is: 38.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.84 : 136.25 = 25.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.84/136.25 = 25.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.84x = 136.25 × 25.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.84x = 3,520.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,520.57/90.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.76

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