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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.16, 134.96 and 81.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.16, 134.96 and 81.60 is: 122.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.16 : 134.96 = 81.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.16/134.96 = 81.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.16x = 134.96 × 81.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.16x = 11,012.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,012.74/90.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.15

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