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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90, 134.85 and 35.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90, 134.85 and 35.85 is: 53.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90 : 134.85 = 35.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90/134.85 = 35.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90x = 134.85 × 35.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90x = 4,834.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,834.37/90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.72

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