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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.21, 135.83 and 63.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.21, 135.83 and 63.33 is: 95.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.21 : 135.83 = 63.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.21/135.83 = 63.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.21x = 135.83 × 63.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.21x = 8,602.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,602.27/90.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.36

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