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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.89, 136.39 and 90.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.89, 136.39 and 90.16 is: 135.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.89 : 136.39 = 90.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.89/136.39 = 90.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.89x = 136.39 × 90.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.89x = 12,296.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,296.92/90.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.29

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