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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.67, 135.78 and 56.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.67, 135.78 and 56.38 is: 84.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.67 : 135.78 = 56.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.67/135.78 = 56.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.67x = 135.78 × 56.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.67x = 7,655.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,655.28/90.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.43

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