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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.74, 137.74 and 90.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.74, 137.74 and 90.12 is: 135.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.74 : 137.74 = 90.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.74/137.74 = 90.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.74x = 137.74 × 90.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.74x = 12,413.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,413.13/91.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.31

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