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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.00, 134.89 and 38.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.00, 134.89 and 38.63 is: 57.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.00 : 134.89 = 38.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.00/134.89 = 38.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.00x = 134.89 × 38.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.00x = 5,210.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,210.68/90.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.90

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