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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.94, 136.42 and 36.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.94, 136.42 and 36.86 is: 55.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.94 : 136.42 = 36.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.94/136.42 = 36.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.94x = 136.42 × 36.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.94x = 5,028.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,028.44/90.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.29

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