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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.20, 134.56 and 89.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.20, 134.56 and 89.60 is: 133.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.20 : 134.56 = 89.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.20/134.56 = 89.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.20x = 134.56 × 89.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.20x = 12,056.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,056.58/90.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.66

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