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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.92, 136.40 and 30.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.92, 136.40 and 30.06 is: 45.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.92 : 136.40 = 30.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.92/136.40 = 30.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.92x = 136.40 × 30.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.92x = 4,100.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,100.03/90.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.10

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