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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.71, 136.06 and 35.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.71, 136.06 and 35.87 is: 53.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.71 : 136.06 = 35.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.71/136.06 = 35.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.71x = 136.06 × 35.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.71x = 4,880.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,880.47/90.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.80

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