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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.19, 133.54 and 60.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.19, 133.54 and 60.21 is: 90.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.19 : 133.54 = 60.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.19/133.54 = 60.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.19x = 133.54 × 60.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.19x = 8,040.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,040.44/89.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.15

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