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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.30, 135.59 and 58.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.30, 135.59 and 58.01 is: 87.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.30 : 135.59 = 58.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.30/135.59 = 58.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.30x = 135.59 × 58.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.30x = 7,864.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,864.61/90.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.09

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