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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.90, 136.37 and 65.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.90, 136.37 and 65.27 is: 97.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.90 : 136.37 = 65.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.90/136.37 = 65.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.90x = 136.37 × 65.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.90x = 8,901.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,901.37/90.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.92

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