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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.65, 125.02 and 59.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.65, 125.02 and 59.59 is: 82.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.65 : 125.02 = 59.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.65/125.02 = 59.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.65x = 125.02 × 59.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.65x = 7,449.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,449.48/90.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.18

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