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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.93, 136.31 and 50.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.93, 136.31 and 50.31 is: 75.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.93 : 136.31 = 50.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.93/136.31 = 50.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.93x = 136.31 × 50.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.93x = 6,857.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,857.50/90.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.42

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