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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.42, 135.51 and 57.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.42, 135.51 and 57.90 is: 86.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.42 : 135.51 = 57.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.42/135.51 = 57.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.42x = 135.51 × 57.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.42x = 7,846.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,846.03/90.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.77

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