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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.52, 125.03 and 64.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.52, 125.03 and 64.36 is: 88.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.52 : 125.03 = 64.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.52/125.03 = 64.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.52x = 125.03 × 64.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.52x = 8,046.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,046.89/90.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.90

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