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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.30, 134.07 and 60.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.30, 134.07 and 60.59 is: 90.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.30 : 134.07 = 60.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.30/134.07 = 60.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.30x = 134.07 × 60.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.30x = 8,123.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,123.30/89.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.97

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