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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.08, 134.76 and 86.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.08, 134.76 and 86.48 is: 129.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.08 : 134.76 = 86.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.08/134.76 = 86.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.08x = 134.76 × 86.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.08x = 11,654.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,654.04/90.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.37

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