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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.59, 135.79 and 58.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.59, 135.79 and 58.13 is: 87.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.59 : 135.79 = 58.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.59/135.79 = 58.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.59x = 135.79 × 58.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.59x = 7,892.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,892.50/90.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.13

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