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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.42, 135.27 and 60.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.42, 135.27 and 60.01 is: 89.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.42 : 135.27 = 60.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.42/135.27 = 60.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.42x = 135.27 × 60.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.42x = 8,117.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,117.55/90.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.78

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