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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.71, 135.88 and 60.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.71, 135.88 and 60.18 is: 90.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.71 : 135.88 = 60.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.71/135.88 = 60.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.71x = 135.88 × 60.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.71x = 8,177.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,177.26/90.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.15

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