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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.99, 136.37 and 60.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.99, 136.37 and 60.58 is: 90.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.99 : 136.37 = 60.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.99/136.37 = 60.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.99x = 136.37 × 60.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.99x = 8,261.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,261.28/90.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.79

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