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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.23, 135.26 and 36.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.23, 135.26 and 36.11 is: 54.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.23 : 135.26 = 36.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.23/135.26 = 36.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.23x = 135.26 × 36.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.23x = 4,884.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,884.24/90.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.13

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