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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.09, 134.97 and 59.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.09, 134.97 and 59.58 is: 89.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.09 : 134.97 = 59.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.09/134.97 = 59.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.09x = 134.97 × 59.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.09x = 8,041.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,041.51/90.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.26

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