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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.40, 135.57 and 60.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.40, 135.57 and 60.16 is: 90.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.40 : 135.57 = 60.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.40/135.57 = 60.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.40x = 135.57 × 60.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.40x = 8,155.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,155.89/90.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.22

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