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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.42, 135.42 and 59.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.42, 135.42 and 59.91 is: 89.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.42 : 135.42 = 59.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.42/135.42 = 59.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.42x = 135.42 × 59.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.42x = 8,113.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,113.01/90.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.73

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