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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.39, 135.62 and 56.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.39, 135.62 and 56.18 is: 84.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.39 : 135.62 = 56.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.39/135.62 = 56.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.39x = 135.62 × 56.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.39x = 7,618.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,618.17/90.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.28

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