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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90, 134.98 and 55.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90, 134.98 and 55.81 is: 83.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90 : 134.98 = 55.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90/134.98 = 55.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90x = 134.98 × 55.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90x = 7,533.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,533.23/90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.70

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