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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.27, 135.92 and 63.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.27, 135.92 and 63.40 is: 95.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.27 : 135.92 = 63.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.27/135.92 = 63.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.27x = 135.92 × 63.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.27x = 8,617.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,617.33/90.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.46

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