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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.02, 134.79 and 59.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.02, 134.79 and 59.49 is: 89.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.02 : 134.79 = 59.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.02/134.79 = 59.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.02x = 134.79 × 59.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.02x = 8,017.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,017.98/90.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.07

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