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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.15, 135.06 and 80.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.15, 135.06 and 80.43 is: 120.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.15 : 135.06 = 80.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.15/135.06 = 80.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.15x = 135.06 × 80.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.15x = 10,862.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,862.88/90.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.50

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