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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.27, 135.31 and 57.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.27, 135.31 and 57.67 is: 86.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.27 : 135.31 = 57.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.27/135.31 = 57.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.27x = 135.31 × 57.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.27x = 7,802.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,802.85/90.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.44

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