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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.99, 136.54 and 54.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.99, 136.54 and 54.84 is: 82.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.99 : 136.54 = 54.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.99/136.54 = 54.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.99x = 136.54 × 54.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.99x = 7,488.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,488.13/90.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.30

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