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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.17, 135.05 and 59.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.17, 135.05 and 59.66 is: 89.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.17 : 135.05 = 59.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.17/135.05 = 59.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.17x = 135.05 × 59.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.17x = 8,056.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,056.78/90.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.35

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