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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.22, 134.98 and 55.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.22, 134.98 and 55.39 is: 82.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.22 : 134.98 = 55.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.22/134.98 = 55.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.22x = 134.98 × 55.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.22x = 7,476.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,476.54/90.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.87

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