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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.94, 136.32 and 42.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.94, 136.32 and 42.86 is: 64.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.94 : 136.32 = 42.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.94/136.32 = 42.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.94x = 136.32 × 42.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.94x = 5,842.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,842.68/90.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.25

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