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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.99, 136.62 and 85.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.99, 136.62 and 85.05 is: 127.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.99 : 136.62 = 85.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.99/136.62 = 85.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.99x = 136.62 × 85.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.99x = 11,619.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,619.53/90.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.70

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