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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.26, 135.51 and 87.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.26, 135.51 and 87.14 is: 130.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.26 : 135.51 = 87.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.26/135.51 = 87.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.26x = 135.51 × 87.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.26x = 11,808.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,808.34/90.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.83

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