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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.85, 136.26 and 86.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.85, 136.26 and 86.29 is: 129.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.85 : 136.26 = 86.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.85/136.26 = 86.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.85x = 136.26 × 86.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.85x = 11,757.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,757.88/90.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.42

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