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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.18, 135.10 and 57.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.18, 135.10 and 57.59 is: 86.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.18 : 135.10 = 57.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.18/135.10 = 57.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.18x = 135.10 × 57.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.18x = 7,779.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,779.73/90.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.27

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