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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.65, 125.12 and 68.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.65, 125.12 and 68.85 is: 95.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.65 : 125.12 = 68.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.65/125.12 = 68.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.65x = 125.12 × 68.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.65x = 8,614.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,614.68/90.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.03

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