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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.10, 135.28 and 55.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.10, 135.28 and 55.76 is: 83.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.10 : 135.28 = 55.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.10/135.28 = 55.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.10x = 135.28 × 55.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.10x = 7,543.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,543.01/90.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.72

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