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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.94, 136.32 and 45.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.94, 136.32 and 45.31 is: 67.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.94 : 136.32 = 45.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.94/136.32 = 45.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.94x = 136.32 × 45.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.94x = 6,176.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,176.40/90.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.92

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