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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.90, 136.49 and 71.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.90, 136.49 and 71.76 is: 107.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.90 : 136.49 = 71.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.90/136.49 = 71.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.90x = 136.49 × 71.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.90x = 9,794.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,794.52/90.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.75

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