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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.97, 136.27 and 54.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.97, 136.27 and 54.82 is: 82.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.97 : 136.27 = 54.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.97/136.27 = 54.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.97x = 136.27 × 54.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.97x = 7,470.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,470.32/90.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.12

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