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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.59, 135.16 and 75.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.59, 135.16 and 75.47 is: 112.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.59 : 135.16 = 75.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.59/135.16 = 75.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.59x = 135.16 × 75.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.59x = 10,200.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,200.53/90.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.60

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