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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.38, 135.54 and 51.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.38, 135.54 and 51.89 is: 77.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.38 : 135.54 = 51.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.38/135.54 = 51.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.38x = 135.54 × 51.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.38x = 7,033.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,033.51/90.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.82

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