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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.40, 134.56 and 90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.40, 134.56 and 90 is: 133.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.40 : 134.56 = 90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.40/134.56 = 90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.40x = 134.56 × 90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.40x = 12,110.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,110.40/90.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.96

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