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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.31, 135.31 and 59.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.31, 135.31 and 59.86 is: 89.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.31 : 135.31 = 59.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.31/135.31 = 59.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.31x = 135.31 × 59.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.31x = 8,099.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,099.66/90.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.69

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