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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.68, 135.88 and 60.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.68, 135.88 and 60.14 is: 90.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.68 : 135.88 = 60.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.68/135.88 = 60.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.68x = 135.88 × 60.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.68x = 8,170.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,170.99/90.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.11

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