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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.49, 135.52 and 60.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.49, 135.52 and 60.03 is: 89.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.49 : 135.52 = 60.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.49/135.52 = 60.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.49x = 135.52 × 60.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.49x = 8,135.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,135.27/90.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.90

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