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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.72, 135.80 and 55.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.72, 135.80 and 55.92 is: 83.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.72 : 135.80 = 55.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.72/135.80 = 55.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.72x = 135.80 × 55.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.72x = 7,593.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,593.66/90.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.70

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