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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.44, 135.82 and 62.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.44, 135.82 and 62.12 is: 93.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.44 : 135.82 = 62.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.44/135.82 = 62.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.44x = 135.82 × 62.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.44x = 8,437.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,437.14/90.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.29

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