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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.70, 135.82 and 60.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.70, 135.82 and 60.17 is: 90.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.70 : 135.82 = 60.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.70/135.82 = 60.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.70x = 135.82 × 60.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.70x = 8,172.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,172.70/90.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.11

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