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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.71, 125.21 and 68.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.71, 125.21 and 68.88 is: 95.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.71 : 125.21 = 68.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.71/125.21 = 68.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.71x = 125.21 × 68.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.71x = 8,624.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,624.46/90.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.08

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