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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.90, 136.53 and 90.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.90, 136.53 and 90.27 is: 135.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.90 : 136.53 = 90.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.90/136.53 = 90.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.90x = 136.53 × 90.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.90x = 12,324.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,324.56/90.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.58

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