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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.52, 135.61 and 64.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.52, 135.61 and 64.85 is: 97.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.52 : 135.61 = 64.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.52/135.61 = 64.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.52x = 135.61 × 64.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.52x = 8,793.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,793.47/90.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.15

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