Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.83, 135.95 and 59.99
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 90.83, 135.95 and 59.99 is: 89.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
90.83 : 135.95 = 59.99 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
90.83/135.95 = 59.99/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
90.83x = 135.95 × 59.99 - Step 4: Simplify right side
90.83x = 8,156.13 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 8,156.13/90.83 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 89.79
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