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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.90, 136.08 and 59.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.90, 136.08 and 59.99 is: 89.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.90 : 136.08 = 59.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.90/136.08 = 59.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.90x = 136.08 × 59.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.90x = 8,164.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,164.03/90.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.81

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