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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.60, 135 and 86.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.60, 135 and 86.22 is: 128.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.60 : 135 = 86.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.60/135 = 86.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.60x = 135 × 86.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.60x = 11,639.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,639.70/90.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.47

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