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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.21, 135.07 and 55.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.21, 135.07 and 55.92 is: 83.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.21 : 135.07 = 55.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.21/135.07 = 55.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.21x = 135.07 × 55.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.21x = 7,553.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,553.11/90.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.73

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