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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.87, 136.32 and 36.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.87, 136.32 and 36.77 is: 55.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.87 : 136.32 = 36.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.87/136.32 = 36.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.87x = 136.32 × 36.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.87x = 5,011.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,011.67/90.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.15

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