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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.06, 135.02 and 42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.06, 135.02 and 42 is: 62.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.06 : 135.02 = 42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.06/135.02 = 42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.06x = 135.02 × 42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.06x = 5,670.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,670.84/90.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.97

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