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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.31, 135.43 and 55.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.31, 135.43 and 55.94 is: 83.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.31 : 135.43 = 55.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.31/135.43 = 55.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.31x = 135.43 × 55.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.31x = 7,575.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,575.95/90.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.89

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