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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.24, 135.30 and 58.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.24, 135.30 and 58.16 is: 87.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.24 : 135.30 = 58.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.24/135.30 = 58.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.24x = 135.30 × 58.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.24x = 7,869.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,869.05/90.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.20

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