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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.71, 125.13 and 64.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.71, 125.13 and 64.85 is: 89.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.71 : 125.13 = 64.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.71/125.13 = 64.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.71x = 125.13 × 64.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.71x = 8,113.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,113.73/90.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.45

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