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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.89, 136.32 and 26.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.89, 136.32 and 26.75 is: 40.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.89 : 136.32 = 26.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.89/136.32 = 26.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.89x = 136.32 × 26.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.89x = 3,646.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,646.56/90.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.12

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