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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.48, 135.58 and 61.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.48, 135.58 and 61.57 is: 92.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.48 : 135.58 = 61.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.48/135.58 = 61.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.48x = 135.58 × 61.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.48x = 8,347.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,347.66/90.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.26

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