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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.81, 135.95 and 60.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.81, 135.95 and 60.30 is: 90.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.81 : 135.95 = 60.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.81/135.95 = 60.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.81x = 135.95 × 60.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.81x = 8,197.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,197.48/90.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.27

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