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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.83, 136.30 and 58.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.83, 136.30 and 58.35 is: 87.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.83 : 136.30 = 58.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.83/136.30 = 58.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.83x = 136.30 × 58.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.83x = 7,952.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,952.96/90.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.56

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