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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.74, 135.99 and 58.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.74, 135.99 and 58.23 is: 87.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.74 : 135.99 = 58.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.74/135.99 = 58.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.74x = 135.99 × 58.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.74x = 7,918.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,918.19/90.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.26

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