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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.60, 135.06 and 86.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.60, 135.06 and 86.97 is: 129.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.60 : 135.06 = 86.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.60/135.06 = 86.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.60x = 135.06 × 86.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.60x = 11,746.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,746.17/90.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.65

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