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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.52, 135.92 and 60.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.52, 135.92 and 60.16 is: 90.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.52 : 135.92 = 60.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.52/135.92 = 60.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.52x = 135.92 × 60.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.52x = 8,176.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,176.95/90.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.33

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