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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.30, 135.42 and 51.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.30, 135.42 and 51.78 is: 77.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.30 : 135.42 = 51.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.30/135.42 = 51.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.30x = 135.42 × 51.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.30x = 7,012.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,012.05/90.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.65

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