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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.15, 135.41 and 59.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.15, 135.41 and 59.79 is: 89.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.15 : 135.41 = 59.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.15/135.41 = 59.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.15x = 135.41 × 59.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.15x = 8,095.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,095.86/90.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.80

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