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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.84, 135.51 and 85.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.84, 135.51 and 85.44 is: 127.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.84 : 135.51 = 85.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.84/135.51 = 85.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.84x = 135.51 × 85.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.84x = 11,577.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,577.97/90.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.45

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