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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.24, 135.29 and 70.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.24, 135.29 and 70.88 is: 106.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.24 : 135.29 = 70.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.24/135.29 = 70.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.24x = 135.29 × 70.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.24x = 9,588.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,588.32/90.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.25

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