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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.90, 136.05 and 50.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.90, 136.05 and 50.34 is: 75.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.90 : 136.05 = 50.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.90/136.05 = 50.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.90x = 136.05 × 50.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.90x = 6,848.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,848.76/90.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.34

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