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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.88, 136.30 and 39.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.88, 136.30 and 39.55 is: 59.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.88 : 136.30 = 39.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.88/136.30 = 39.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.88x = 136.30 × 39.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.88x = 5,389.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,389.79/90.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.31

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