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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.99, 136.26 and 50.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.99, 136.26 and 50.22 is: 75.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.99 : 136.26 = 50.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.99/136.26 = 50.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.99x = 136.26 × 50.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.99x = 6,842.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,842.98/90.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.21

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