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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.45, 135.71 and 63.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.45, 135.71 and 63.38 is: 95.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.45 : 135.71 = 63.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.45/135.71 = 63.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.45x = 135.71 × 63.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.45x = 8,601.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,601.30/90.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.09

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