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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.52, 135.90 and 54.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.52, 135.90 and 54.48 is: 81.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.52 : 135.90 = 54.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.52/135.90 = 54.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.52x = 135.90 × 54.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.52x = 7,403.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,403.83/90.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.79

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