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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.33, 135.50 and 54.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.33, 135.50 and 54.25 is: 81.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.33 : 135.50 = 54.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.33/135.50 = 54.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.33x = 135.50 × 54.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.33x = 7,350.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,350.88/90.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.38

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