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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.42, 135.80 and 56.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.42, 135.80 and 56.25 is: 84.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.42 : 135.80 = 56.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.42/135.80 = 56.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.42x = 135.80 × 56.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.42x = 7,638.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,638.47/90.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.48

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