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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.72, 135.96 and 63.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.72, 135.96 and 63.64 is: 95.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.72 : 135.96 = 63.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.72/135.96 = 63.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.72x = 135.96 × 63.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.72x = 8,652.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,652.49/90.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.38

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