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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.84, 136.14 and 48.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.84, 136.14 and 48.12 is: 72.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.84 : 136.14 = 48.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.84/136.14 = 48.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.84x = 136.14 × 48.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.84x = 6,551.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,551.06/90.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.12

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