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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.62, 125.08 and 61.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.62, 125.08 and 61.54 is: 84.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.62 : 125.08 = 61.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.62/125.08 = 61.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.62x = 125.08 × 61.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.62x = 7,697.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,697.42/90.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.94

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