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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.16, 135.29 and 57.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.16, 135.29 and 57.68 is: 86.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.16 : 135.29 = 57.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.16/135.29 = 57.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.16x = 135.29 × 57.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.16x = 7,803.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,803.88/90.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.56

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