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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.66, 125.06 and 59.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.66, 125.06 and 59.60 is: 82.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.66 : 125.06 = 59.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.66/125.06 = 59.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.66x = 125.06 × 59.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.66x = 7,453.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,453.58/90.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.21

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