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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.22, 134.66 and 86.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.22, 134.66 and 86.18 is: 128.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.22 : 134.66 = 86.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.22/134.66 = 86.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.22x = 134.66 × 86.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.22x = 11,605.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,605.00/90.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.63

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