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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.85, 135.95 and 52.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.85, 135.95 and 52.22 is: 78.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.85 : 135.95 = 52.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.85/135.95 = 52.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.85x = 135.95 × 52.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.85x = 7,099.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,099.31/90.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.14

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