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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.12, 135.27 and 70.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.12, 135.27 and 70.80 is: 106.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.12 : 135.27 = 70.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.12/135.27 = 70.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.12x = 135.27 × 70.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.12x = 9,577.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,577.12/90.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.27

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