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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.79, 136.23 and 58.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.79, 136.23 and 58.29 is: 87.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.79 : 136.23 = 58.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.79/136.23 = 58.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.79x = 136.23 × 58.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.79x = 7,940.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,940.85/90.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.46

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