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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.41, 135.81 and 86.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.41, 135.81 and 86.84 is: 130.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.41 : 135.81 = 86.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.41/135.81 = 86.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.41x = 135.81 × 86.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.41x = 11,793.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,793.31/90.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.44

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