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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.59, 125 and 55.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.59, 125 and 55.62 is: 76.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.59 : 125 = 55.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.59/125 = 55.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.59x = 125 × 55.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.59x = 6,951.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,951.88/90.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.74

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