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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.92, 135.84 and 90.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.92, 135.84 and 90.42 is: 135.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.92 : 135.84 = 90.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.92/135.84 = 90.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.92x = 135.84 × 90.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.92x = 12,281.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,281.72/90.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.08

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