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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90, 134.99 and 35.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90, 134.99 and 35.86 is: 53.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90 : 134.99 = 35.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90/134.99 = 35.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90x = 134.99 × 35.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90x = 4,840.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,840.74/90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.79

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