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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.70, 135.93 and 56.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.70, 135.93 and 56.38 is: 84.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.70 : 135.93 = 56.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.70/135.93 = 56.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.70x = 135.93 × 56.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.70x = 7,663.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,663.73/90.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.50

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