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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.83, 135.94 and 54.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.83, 135.94 and 54.78 is: 81.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.83 : 135.94 = 54.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.83/135.94 = 54.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.83x = 135.94 × 54.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.83x = 7,447.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,447.24/90.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.99

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