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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.93, 136.62 and 87.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.93, 136.62 and 87.33 is: 131.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.93 : 136.62 = 87.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.93/136.62 = 87.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.93x = 136.62 × 87.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.93x = 11,931.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,931.02/90.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.21

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