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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.94, 136.37 and 56.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.94, 136.37 and 56.60 is: 84.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.94 : 136.37 = 56.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.94/136.37 = 56.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.94x = 136.37 × 56.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.94x = 7,718.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,718.26/90.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.88

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