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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.62, 135.92 and 56.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.62, 135.92 and 56.31 is: 84.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.62 : 135.92 = 56.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.62/135.92 = 56.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.62x = 135.92 × 56.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.62x = 7,653.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,653.37/90.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.46

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