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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.37, 135.62 and 54.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.37, 135.62 and 54.19 is: 81.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.37 : 135.62 = 54.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.37/135.62 = 54.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.37x = 135.62 × 54.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.37x = 7,348.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,348.30/90.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.32

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