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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.59, 136.54 and 85.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.59, 136.54 and 85.63 is: 129.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.59 : 136.54 = 85.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.59/136.54 = 85.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.59x = 136.54 × 85.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.59x = 11,691.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,691.92/90.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.06

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