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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.37, 135.28 and 65.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.37, 135.28 and 65.94 is: 98.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.37 : 135.28 = 65.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.37/135.28 = 65.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.37x = 135.28 × 65.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.37x = 8,920.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,920.36/90.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.71

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