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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.10, 135.15 and 88.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.10, 135.15 and 88.30 is: 132.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.10 : 135.15 = 88.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.10/135.15 = 88.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.10x = 135.15 × 88.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.10x = 11,933.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,933.75/90.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.45

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