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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.69, 135.97 and 41.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.69, 135.97 and 41.89 is: 62.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.69 : 135.97 = 41.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.69/135.97 = 41.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.69x = 135.97 × 41.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.69x = 5,695.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,695.78/90.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.80

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