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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.35, 135.37 and 58.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.35, 135.37 and 58.22 is: 87.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.35 : 135.37 = 58.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.35/135.37 = 58.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.35x = 135.37 × 58.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.35x = 7,881.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,881.14/90.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.23

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