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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.64, 125.12 and 61.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.64, 125.12 and 61.58 is: 85.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.64 : 125.12 = 61.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.64/125.12 = 61.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.64x = 125.12 × 61.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.64x = 7,704.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,704.89/90.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.01

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