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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.91, 136.43 and 50.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.91, 136.43 and 50.34 is: 75.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.91 : 136.43 = 50.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.91/136.43 = 50.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.91x = 136.43 × 50.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.91x = 6,867.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,867.89/90.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.55

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