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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.65, 135.97 and 60.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.65, 135.97 and 60.41 is: 90.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.65 : 135.97 = 60.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.65/135.97 = 60.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.65x = 135.97 × 60.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.65x = 8,214.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,214.14/90.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.61

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