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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.70, 135.84 and 42.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.70, 135.84 and 42.50 is: 63.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.70 : 135.84 = 42.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.70/135.84 = 42.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.70x = 135.84 × 42.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.70x = 5,773.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,773.20/90.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.65

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