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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.22, 135.34 and 42.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.22, 135.34 and 42.12 is: 63.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.22 : 135.34 = 42.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.22/135.34 = 42.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.22x = 135.34 × 42.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.22x = 5,700.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,700.52/90.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.18

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