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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.23, 134.81 and 80.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.23, 134.81 and 80.58 is: 120.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.23 : 134.81 = 80.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.23/134.81 = 80.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.23x = 134.81 × 80.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.23x = 10,862.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,862.59/90.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.39

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