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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.92, 136.58 and 54.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.92, 136.58 and 54.87 is: 82.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.92 : 136.58 = 54.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.92/136.58 = 54.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.92x = 136.58 × 54.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.92x = 7,494.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,494.14/90.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.43

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