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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.06, 133.68 and 60.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.06, 133.68 and 60.08 is: 90.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.06 : 133.68 = 60.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.06/133.68 = 60.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.06x = 133.68 × 60.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.06x = 8,031.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,031.49/89.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.18

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