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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.72, 136.05 and 58.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.72, 136.05 and 58.23 is: 87.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.72 : 136.05 = 58.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.72/136.05 = 58.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.72x = 136.05 × 58.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.72x = 7,922.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,922.19/90.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.33

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