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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.69, 135.79 and 55.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.69, 135.79 and 55.88 is: 83.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.69 : 135.79 = 55.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.69/135.79 = 55.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.69x = 135.79 × 55.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.69x = 7,587.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,587.64/90.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.67

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