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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.05, 134.16 and 86.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.05, 134.16 and 86.79 is: 129.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.05 : 134.16 = 86.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.05/134.16 = 86.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.05x = 134.16 × 86.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.05x = 11,643.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,643.75/90.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.31

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