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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.63, 134.41 and 60.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.63, 134.41 and 60.64 is: 90.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.63 : 134.41 = 60.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.63/134.41 = 60.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.63x = 134.41 × 60.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.63x = 8,150.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,150.62/89.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.94

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