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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.51, 135.82 and 63.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.51, 135.82 and 63.41 is: 95.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.51 : 135.82 = 63.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.51/135.82 = 63.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.51x = 135.82 × 63.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.51x = 8,612.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,612.35/90.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.15

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