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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.02, 134.90 and 55.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.02, 134.90 and 55.80 is: 83.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.02 : 134.90 = 55.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.02/134.90 = 55.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.02x = 134.90 × 55.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.02x = 7,527.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,527.42/90.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.62

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