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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.08, 135.02 and 53.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.08, 135.02 and 53.96 is: 80.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.08 : 135.02 = 53.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.08/135.02 = 53.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.08x = 135.02 × 53.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.08x = 7,285.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,285.68/90.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.88

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