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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.54, 135.09 and 85.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.54, 135.09 and 85.95 is: 128.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.54 : 135.09 = 85.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.54/135.09 = 85.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.54x = 135.09 × 85.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.54x = 11,610.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,610.99/90.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.24

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