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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.94, 136.40 and 56.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.94, 136.40 and 56.63 is: 84.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.94 : 136.40 = 56.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.94/136.40 = 56.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.94x = 136.40 × 56.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.94x = 7,724.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,724.71/90.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.94

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