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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.87, 136.48 and 47.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.87, 136.48 and 47.57 is: 71.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.87 : 136.48 = 47.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.87/136.48 = 47.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.87x = 136.48 × 47.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.87x = 6,492.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,492.12/90.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.44

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