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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.91, 136.43 and 46.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.91, 136.43 and 46.99 is: 70.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.91 : 136.43 = 46.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.91/136.43 = 46.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.91x = 136.43 × 46.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.91x = 6,411.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,411.01/90.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.52

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