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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.17, 135.07 and 54.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.17, 135.07 and 54.08 is: 81.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.17 : 135.07 = 54.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.17/135.07 = 54.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.17x = 135.07 × 54.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.17x = 7,304.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,304.32/90.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.01

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