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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.46, 135.63 and 61.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.46, 135.63 and 61.57 is: 92.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.46 : 135.63 = 61.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.46/135.63 = 61.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.46x = 135.63 × 61.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.46x = 8,350.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,350.74/90.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.31

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