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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.10, 135.25 and 59.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.10, 135.25 and 59.73 is: 89.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.10 : 135.25 = 59.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.10/135.25 = 59.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.10x = 135.25 × 59.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.10x = 8,078.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,078.48/90.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.66

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