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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.72, 125.29 and 61.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.72, 125.29 and 61.56 is: 85.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.72 : 125.29 = 61.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.72/125.29 = 61.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.72x = 125.29 × 61.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.72x = 7,712.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,712.85/90.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.02

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