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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.59, 125.02 and 51.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.59, 125.02 and 51.26 is: 70.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.59 : 125.02 = 51.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.59/125.02 = 51.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.59x = 125.02 × 51.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.59x = 6,408.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,408.84/90.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.75

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