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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90, 134.99 and 62.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90, 134.99 and 62.87 is: 94.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90 : 134.99 = 62.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90/134.99 = 62.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90x = 134.99 × 62.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90x = 8,485.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,485.83/90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.29

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