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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.69, 135.81 and 60.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.69, 135.81 and 60.21 is: 90.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.69 : 135.81 = 60.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.69/135.81 = 60.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.69x = 135.81 × 60.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.69x = 8,177.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,177.12/90.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.17

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