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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.13, 135.18 and 36.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.13, 135.18 and 36.06 is: 54.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.13 : 135.18 = 36.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.13/135.18 = 36.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.13x = 135.18 × 36.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.13x = 4,874.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,874.59/90.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.08

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