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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.13, 135.20 and 55.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.13, 135.20 and 55.93 is: 83.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.13 : 135.20 = 55.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.13/135.20 = 55.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.13x = 135.20 × 55.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.13x = 7,561.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,561.74/90.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.90

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