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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.87, 136.39 and 61.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.87, 136.39 and 61.58 is: 92.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.87 : 136.39 = 61.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.87/136.39 = 61.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.87x = 136.39 × 61.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.87x = 8,397.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,397.91/90.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.42

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