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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.56, 135.52 and 85.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.56, 135.52 and 85.44 is: 127.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.56 : 135.52 = 85.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.56/135.52 = 85.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.56x = 135.52 × 85.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.56x = 11,578.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,578.83/90.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.86

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