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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.16, 135.16 and 38.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.16, 135.16 and 38.09 is: 57.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.16 : 135.16 = 38.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.16/135.16 = 38.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.16x = 135.16 × 38.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.16x = 5,148.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,148.24/90.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.10

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