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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.28, 135.42 and 80.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.28, 135.42 and 80.14 is: 120.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.28 : 135.42 = 80.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.28/135.42 = 80.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.28x = 135.42 × 80.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.28x = 10,852.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,852.56/90.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.21

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