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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.14, 134.91 and 55.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.14, 134.91 and 55.79 is: 83.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.14 : 134.91 = 55.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.14/134.91 = 55.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.14x = 134.91 × 55.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.14x = 7,525.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,525.95/90.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.49

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