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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.99, 136.41 and 50.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.99, 136.41 and 50.37 is: 75.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.99 : 136.41 = 50.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.99/136.41 = 50.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.99x = 136.41 × 50.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.99x = 6,870.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,870.97/90.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.51

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