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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.60, 136 and 60.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.60, 136 and 60.18 is: 90.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.60 : 136 = 60.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.60/136 = 60.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.60x = 136 × 60.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.60x = 8,184.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,184.48/90.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.34

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