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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.60, 125.04 and 68.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.60, 125.04 and 68.76 is: 94.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.60 : 125.04 = 68.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.60/125.04 = 68.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.60x = 125.04 × 68.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.60x = 8,597.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,597.75/90.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.90

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