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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.59, 124.97 and 51.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.59, 124.97 and 51.75 is: 71.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.59 : 124.97 = 51.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.59/124.97 = 51.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.59x = 124.97 × 51.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.59x = 6,466.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,466.94/90.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.39

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