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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.42, 135.52 and 54.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.42, 135.52 and 54.24 is: 81.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.42 : 135.52 = 54.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.42/135.52 = 54.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.42x = 135.52 × 54.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.42x = 7,350.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,350.60/90.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.29

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