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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.91, 136.37 and 42.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.91, 136.37 and 42.85 is: 64.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.91 : 136.37 = 42.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.91/136.37 = 42.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.91x = 136.37 × 42.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.91x = 5,843.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,843.45/90.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.28

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