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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.51, 135.62 and 81.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.51, 135.62 and 81.30 is: 121.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.51 : 135.62 = 81.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.51/135.62 = 81.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.51x = 135.62 × 81.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.51x = 11,025.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,025.91/90.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.82

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