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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.48, 136.52 and 89.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.48, 136.52 and 89.76 is: 135.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.48 : 136.52 = 89.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.48/136.52 = 89.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.48x = 136.52 × 89.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.48x = 12,254.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,254.04/90.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.43

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