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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.58, 135.79 and 54.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.58, 135.79 and 54.58 is: 81.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.58 : 135.79 = 54.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.58/135.79 = 54.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.58x = 135.79 × 54.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.58x = 7,411.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,411.42/90.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.82

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