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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.48, 134.76 and 85.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.48, 134.76 and 85.83 is: 127.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.48 : 134.76 = 85.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.48/134.76 = 85.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.48x = 134.76 × 85.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.48x = 11,566.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,566.45/90.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.83

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