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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.72, 136.80 and 85.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.72, 136.80 and 85.68 is: 129.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.72 : 136.80 = 85.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.72/136.80 = 85.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.72x = 136.80 × 85.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.72x = 11,721.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,721.02/90.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.20

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