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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.59, 135.71 and 60.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.59, 135.71 and 60.08 is: 90.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.59 : 135.71 = 60.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.59/135.71 = 60.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.59x = 135.71 × 60.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.59x = 8,152.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,152.70/90.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.00

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