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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.85, 136.33 and 61.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.85, 136.33 and 61.23 is: 91.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.85 : 136.33 = 61.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.85/136.33 = 61.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.85x = 136.33 × 61.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.85x = 8,347.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,347.81/90.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.89

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