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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.14, 134.87 and 55.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.14, 134.87 and 55.74 is: 83.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.14 : 134.87 = 55.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.14/134.87 = 55.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.14x = 134.87 × 55.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.14x = 7,517.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,517.12/90.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.40

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