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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.69, 413.53 and 90.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.69, 413.53 and 90.58 is: 135.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.69 : 413.53 = 90.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.69/413.53 = 90.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.69x = 413.53 × 90.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.69x = 37,457.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,457.55/275.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.87

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