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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.95, 136.33 and 58.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.95, 136.33 and 58.43 is: 87.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.95 : 136.33 = 58.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.95/136.33 = 58.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.95x = 136.33 × 58.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.95x = 7,964.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,964.93/90.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.58

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