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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.78, 136.08 and 58.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.78, 136.08 and 58.28 is: 87.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.78 : 136.08 = 58.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.78/136.08 = 58.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.78x = 136.08 × 58.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.78x = 7,930.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,930.74/90.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.36

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