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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.16, 133.60 and 60.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.16, 133.60 and 60.27 is: 90.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.16 : 133.60 = 60.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.16/133.60 = 60.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.16x = 133.60 × 60.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.16x = 8,052.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,052.07/89.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.31

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