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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.86, 136.01 and 90.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.86, 136.01 and 90.74 is: 135.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.86 : 136.01 = 90.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.86/136.01 = 90.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.86x = 136.01 × 90.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.86x = 12,341.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,341.09/90.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.83

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