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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.73, 125.08 and 66.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.73, 125.08 and 66.17 is: 91.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.73 : 125.08 = 66.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.73/125.08 = 66.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.73x = 125.08 × 66.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.73x = 8,276.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,276.54/90.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.22

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