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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90, 134.96 and 55.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90, 134.96 and 55.73 is: 83.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90 : 134.96 = 55.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90/134.96 = 55.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90x = 134.96 × 55.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90x = 7,520.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,520.37/90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.56

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