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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.96, 136.43 and 68.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.96, 136.43 and 68.28 is: 102.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.96 : 136.43 = 68.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.96/136.43 = 68.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.96x = 136.43 × 68.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.96x = 9,315.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,315.44/90.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.41

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