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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.40, 135.68 and 63.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.40, 135.68 and 63.36 is: 95.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.40 : 135.68 = 63.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.40/135.68 = 63.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.40x = 135.68 × 63.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.40x = 8,596.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,596.68/90.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.10

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