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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.95, 136.62 and 63.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.95, 136.62 and 63.81 is: 95.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.95 : 136.62 = 63.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.95/136.62 = 63.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.95x = 136.62 × 63.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.95x = 8,717.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,717.72/90.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.86

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