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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.07, 135.16 and 35.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.07, 135.16 and 35.96 is: 53.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.07 : 135.16 = 35.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.07/135.16 = 35.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.07x = 135.16 × 35.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.07x = 4,860.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,860.35/90.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.96

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