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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.53, 135.86 and 36.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.53, 135.86 and 36.43 is: 54.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.53 : 135.86 = 36.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.53/135.86 = 36.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.53x = 135.86 × 36.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.53x = 4,948.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,948.86/90.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.67

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