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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.55, 135.80 and 85.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.55, 135.80 and 85.55 is: 128.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.55 : 135.80 = 85.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.55/135.80 = 85.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.55x = 135.80 × 85.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.55x = 11,616.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,616.90/90.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.29

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