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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.63, 125.15 and 61.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.63, 125.15 and 61.65 is: 85.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.63 : 125.15 = 61.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.63/125.15 = 61.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.63x = 125.15 × 61.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.63x = 7,715.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,715.19/90.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.13

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