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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.92, 136.42 and 82.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.92, 136.42 and 82.42 is: 123.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.92 : 136.42 = 82.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.92/136.42 = 82.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.92x = 136.42 × 82.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.92x = 11,243.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,243.19/90.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.66

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