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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.21, 134.56 and 80.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.21, 134.56 and 80.49 is: 120.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.21 : 134.56 = 80.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.21/134.56 = 80.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.21x = 134.56 × 80.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.21x = 10,831.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,831.34/90.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.06

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