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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.21, 135.18 and 53.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.21, 135.18 and 53.58 is: 80.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.21 : 135.18 = 53.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.21/135.18 = 53.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.21x = 135.18 × 53.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.21x = 7,242.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,242.00/90.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.28

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