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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.21, 135.17 and 53.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.21, 135.17 and 53.56 is: 80.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.21 : 135.17 = 53.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.21/135.17 = 53.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.21x = 135.17 × 53.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.21x = 7,239.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,239.81/90.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.25

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