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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.99, 136.19 and 50.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.99, 136.19 and 50.29 is: 75.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.99 : 136.19 = 50.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.99/136.19 = 50.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.99x = 136.19 × 50.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.99x = 6,848.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,848.78/90.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.27

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