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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.74, 135.83 and 56.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.74, 135.83 and 56.39 is: 84.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.74 : 135.83 = 56.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.74/135.83 = 56.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.74x = 135.83 × 56.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.74x = 7,658.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,658.92/90.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.41

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