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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.46, 135.72 and 54.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.46, 135.72 and 54.41 is: 81.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.46 : 135.72 = 54.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.46/135.72 = 54.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.46x = 135.72 × 54.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.46x = 7,384.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,384.86/90.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.64

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