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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.13, 135.16 and 29.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.13, 135.16 and 29.24 is: 43.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.13 : 135.16 = 29.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.13/135.16 = 29.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.13x = 135.16 × 29.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.13x = 3,952.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,952.08/90.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.85

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