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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.43, 135.31 and 53.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.43, 135.31 and 53.89 is: 80.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.43 : 135.31 = 53.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.43/135.31 = 53.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.43x = 135.31 × 53.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.43x = 7,291.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,291.48/90.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.63

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