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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.14, 135.18 and 29.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.14, 135.18 and 29.26 is: 43.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.14 : 135.18 = 29.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.14/135.18 = 29.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.14x = 135.18 × 29.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.14x = 3,955.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,955.37/90.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.88

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