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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.92, 136.44 and 74.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.92, 136.44 and 74.96 is: 112.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.92 : 136.44 = 74.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.92/136.44 = 74.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.92x = 136.44 × 74.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.92x = 10,227.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,227.54/90.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.49

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