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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.52, 134.81 and 85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.52, 134.81 and 85 is: 126.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.52 : 134.81 = 85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.52/134.81 = 85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.52x = 134.81 × 85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.52x = 11,458.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,458.85/90.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.59

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