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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.90, 136.42 and 49.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.90, 136.42 and 49.77 is: 74.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.90 : 136.42 = 49.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.90/136.42 = 49.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.90x = 136.42 × 49.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.90x = 6,789.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,789.50/90.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.69

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