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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.85, 136.23 and 45.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.85, 136.23 and 45.22 is: 67.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.85 : 136.23 = 45.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.85/136.23 = 45.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.85x = 136.23 × 45.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.85x = 6,160.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,160.32/90.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.81

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