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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.16, 135.12 and 64.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.16, 135.12 and 64.42 is: 96.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.16 : 135.12 = 64.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.16/135.12 = 64.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.16x = 135.12 × 64.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.16x = 8,704.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,704.43/90.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.54

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