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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.89, 136.53 and 54.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.89, 136.53 and 54.84 is: 82.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.89 : 136.53 = 54.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.89/136.53 = 54.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.89x = 136.53 × 54.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.89x = 7,487.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,487.31/90.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.38

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