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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.31, 135.26 and 55.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.31, 135.26 and 55.97 is: 83.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.31 : 135.26 = 55.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.31/135.26 = 55.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.31x = 135.26 × 55.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.31x = 7,570.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,570.50/90.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.83

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