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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.55, 135.87 and 54.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.55, 135.87 and 54.06 is: 81.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.55 : 135.87 = 54.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.55/135.87 = 54.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.55x = 135.87 × 54.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.55x = 7,345.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,345.13/90.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.12

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