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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.45, 135.50 and 61.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.45, 135.50 and 61.58 is: 92.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.45 : 135.50 = 61.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.45/135.50 = 61.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.45x = 135.50 × 61.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.45x = 8,344.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,344.12/90.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.25

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