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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.32, 135.33 and 54.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.32, 135.33 and 54.17 is: 81.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.32 : 135.33 = 54.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.32/135.33 = 54.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.32x = 135.33 × 54.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.32x = 7,330.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,330.15/90.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.16

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