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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.53, 135.67 and 52.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.53, 135.67 and 52.01 is: 77.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.53 : 135.67 = 52.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.53/135.67 = 52.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.53x = 135.67 × 52.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.53x = 7,055.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,055.94/90.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.94

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