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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.41, 135.69 and 56.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.41, 135.69 and 56.22 is: 84.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.41 : 135.69 = 56.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.41/135.69 = 56.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.41x = 135.69 × 56.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.41x = 7,627.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,627.81/90.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.37

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