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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.24, 135.39 and 59.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.24, 135.39 and 59.41 is: 89.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.24 : 135.39 = 59.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.24/135.39 = 59.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.24x = 135.39 × 59.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.24x = 8,043.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,043.52/90.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.13

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