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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.69, 135.99 and 56.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.69, 135.99 and 56.35 is: 84.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.69 : 135.99 = 56.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.69/135.99 = 56.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.69x = 135.99 × 56.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.69x = 7,663.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,663.04/90.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.50

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