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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.12, 135.23 and 54.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.12, 135.23 and 54.03 is: 81.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.12 : 135.23 = 54.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.12/135.23 = 54.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.12x = 135.23 × 54.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.12x = 7,306.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,306.21/90.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.07

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