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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.97, 136.46 and 54.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.97, 136.46 and 54.38 is: 81.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.97 : 136.46 = 54.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.97/136.46 = 54.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.97x = 136.46 × 54.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.97x = 7,421.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,421.17/90.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.58

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