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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.90, 136.32 and 63.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.90, 136.32 and 63.96 is: 95.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.90 : 136.32 = 63.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.90/136.32 = 63.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.90x = 136.32 × 63.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.90x = 8,719.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,719.03/90.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.92

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