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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.52, 125.06 and 69.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.52, 125.06 and 69.88 is: 96.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.52 : 125.06 = 69.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.52/125.06 = 69.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.52x = 125.06 × 69.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.52x = 8,739.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,739.19/90.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.54

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