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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.20, 135.17 and 59.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.20, 135.17 and 59.70 is: 89.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.20 : 135.17 = 59.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.20/135.17 = 59.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.20x = 135.17 × 59.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.20x = 8,070.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,070.08/90.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.47

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