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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.97, 136.45 and 47.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.97, 136.45 and 47.60 is: 71.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.97 : 136.45 = 47.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.97/136.45 = 47.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.97x = 136.45 × 47.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.97x = 6,495.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,495.02/90.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.40

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