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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.89, 136.16 and 52.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.89, 136.16 and 52.29 is: 78.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.89 : 136.16 = 52.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.89/136.16 = 52.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.89x = 136.16 × 52.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.89x = 7,119.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,119.54/90.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.34

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