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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.92, 136.14 and 47.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.92, 136.14 and 47.50 is: 71.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.92 : 136.14 = 47.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.92/136.14 = 47.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.92x = 136.14 × 47.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.92x = 6,465.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,465.73/90.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.11

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