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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.59, 135.72 and 63.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.59, 135.72 and 63.48 is: 95.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.59 : 135.72 = 63.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.59/135.72 = 63.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.59x = 135.72 × 63.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.59x = 8,615.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,615.51/90.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.11

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