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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.96, 136.42 and 26.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.96, 136.42 and 26.84 is: 40.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.96 : 136.42 = 26.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.96/136.42 = 26.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.96x = 136.42 × 26.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.96x = 3,660.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,660.76/90.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.25

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