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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.69, 135.96 and 58.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.69, 135.96 and 58.70 is: 87.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.69 : 135.96 = 58.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.69/135.96 = 58.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.69x = 135.96 × 58.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.69x = 7,980.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,980.17/90.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.99

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