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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.16, 135.35 and 36.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.16, 135.35 and 36.10 is: 54.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.16 : 135.35 = 36.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.16/135.35 = 36.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.16x = 135.35 × 36.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.16x = 4,885.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,885.28/90.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.18

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