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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.66, 135.96 and 88.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.66, 135.96 and 88.65 is: 132.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.66 : 135.96 = 88.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.66/135.96 = 88.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.66x = 135.96 × 88.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.66x = 12,052.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,052.85/90.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.95

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