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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.44, 135.65 and 58.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.44, 135.65 and 58.58 is: 87.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.44 : 135.65 = 58.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.44/135.65 = 58.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.44x = 135.65 × 58.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.44x = 7,945.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,945.70/90.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.86

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