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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.19, 134.94 and 55.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.19, 134.94 and 55.36 is: 82.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.19 : 134.94 = 55.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.19/134.94 = 55.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.19x = 134.94 × 55.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.19x = 7,469.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,469.60/90.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.83

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