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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.50, 135.54 and 70.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.50, 135.54 and 70.16 is: 105.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.50 : 135.54 = 70.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.50/135.54 = 70.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.50x = 135.54 × 70.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.50x = 9,508.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,508.81/90.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.08

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