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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.89, 136.28 and 39.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.89, 136.28 and 39.49 is: 59.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.89 : 136.28 = 39.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.89/136.28 = 39.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.89x = 136.28 × 39.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.89x = 5,382.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,382.02/90.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.21

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