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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.57, 135.72 and 56.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.57, 135.72 and 56.37 is: 84.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.57 : 135.72 = 56.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.57/135.72 = 56.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.57x = 135.72 × 56.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.57x = 7,650.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,650.54/90.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.47

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