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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90, 135.27 and 58.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90, 135.27 and 58.14 is: 87.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90 : 135.27 = 58.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90/135.27 = 58.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90x = 135.27 × 58.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90x = 7,864.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,864.60/90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.38

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