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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.21, 135.34 and 43.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.21, 135.34 and 43.94 is: 65.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.21 : 135.34 = 43.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.21/135.34 = 43.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.21x = 135.34 × 43.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.21x = 5,945.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,945.94/90.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.91

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