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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.64, 125.13 and 71.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.64, 125.13 and 71.29 is: 98.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.64 : 125.13 = 71.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.64/125.13 = 71.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.64x = 125.13 × 71.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.64x = 8,920.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,920.52/90.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.42

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