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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.21, 135.15 and 64.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.21, 135.15 and 64.58 is: 96.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.21 : 135.15 = 64.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.21/135.15 = 64.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.21x = 135.15 × 64.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.21x = 8,728.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,728.63/90.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.75

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