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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.74, 135.97 and 54.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.74, 135.97 and 54.70 is: 81.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.74 : 135.97 = 54.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.74/135.97 = 54.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.74x = 135.97 × 54.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.74x = 7,437.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,437.56/90.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.97

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