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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.27, 135.72 and 83.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.27, 135.72 and 83.61 is: 125.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.27 : 135.72 = 83.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.27/135.72 = 83.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.27x = 135.72 × 83.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.27x = 11,347.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,347.55/90.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.71

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