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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.70, 135.94 and 58.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.70, 135.94 and 58.21 is: 87.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.70 : 135.94 = 58.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.70/135.94 = 58.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.70x = 135.94 × 58.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.70x = 7,913.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,913.26/90.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.25

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