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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.91, 136.22 and 58.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.91, 136.22 and 58.31 is: 87.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.91 : 136.22 = 58.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.91/136.22 = 58.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.91x = 136.22 × 58.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.91x = 7,942.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,942.02/90.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.36

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