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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.70, 125.13 and 55.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.70, 125.13 and 55.69 is: 76.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.70 : 125.13 = 55.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.70/125.13 = 55.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.70x = 125.13 × 55.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.70x = 6,968.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,968.49/90.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.83

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