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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.65, 125.17 and 61.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.65, 125.17 and 61.62 is: 85.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.65 : 125.17 = 61.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.65/125.17 = 61.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.65x = 125.17 × 61.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.65x = 7,712.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,712.98/90.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.09

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