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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.99, 136.48 and 30.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.99, 136.48 and 30.16 is: 45.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.99 : 136.48 = 30.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.99/136.48 = 30.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.99x = 136.48 × 30.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.99x = 4,116.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,116.09/90.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.24

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