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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.68, 125.15 and 55.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.68, 125.15 and 55.71 is: 76.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.68 : 125.15 = 55.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.68/125.15 = 55.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.68x = 125.15 × 55.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.68x = 6,971.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,971.83/90.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.89

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