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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.66, 135.88 and 60.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.66, 135.88 and 60.21 is: 90.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.66 : 135.88 = 60.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.66/135.88 = 60.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.66x = 135.88 × 60.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.66x = 8,181.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,181.33/90.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.24

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