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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.60, 135.94 and 54.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.60, 135.94 and 54.04 is: 81.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.60 : 135.94 = 54.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.60/135.94 = 54.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.60x = 135.94 × 54.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.60x = 7,346.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,346.20/90.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.08

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