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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.85, 136.26 and 22.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.85, 136.26 and 22.37 is: 33.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.85 : 136.26 = 22.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.85/136.26 = 22.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.85x = 136.26 × 22.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.85x = 3,047.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,047.85/90.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.55

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