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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.13, 135.31 and 77.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.13, 135.31 and 77.37 is: 116.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.13 : 135.31 = 77.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.13/135.31 = 77.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.13x = 135.31 × 77.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.13x = 10,468.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,468.74/90.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.15

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