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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.56, 125.08 and 71.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.56, 125.08 and 71.12 is: 98.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.56 : 125.08 = 71.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.56/125.08 = 71.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.56x = 125.08 × 71.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.56x = 8,895.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,895.69/90.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.23

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