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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.28, 136.07 and 85.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.28, 136.07 and 85.32 is: 128.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.28 : 136.07 = 85.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.28/136.07 = 85.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.28x = 136.07 × 85.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.28x = 11,608.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,608.81/90.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.59

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