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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.85, 135.70 and 90.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.85, 135.70 and 90.43 is: 135.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.85 : 135.70 = 90.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.85/135.70 = 90.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.85x = 135.70 × 90.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.85x = 12,271.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,271.35/90.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.07

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