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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.49, 135.67 and 54.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.49, 135.67 and 54.45 is: 81.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.49 : 135.67 = 54.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.49/135.67 = 54.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.49x = 135.67 × 54.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.49x = 7,387.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,387.23/90.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.64

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