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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.70, 125.19 and 59.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.70, 125.19 and 59.65 is: 82.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.70 : 125.19 = 59.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.70/125.19 = 59.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.70x = 125.19 × 59.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.70x = 7,467.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,467.58/90.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.33

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