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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.74, 125.25 and 61.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.74, 125.25 and 61.67 is: 85.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.74 : 125.25 = 61.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.74/125.25 = 61.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.74x = 125.25 × 61.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.74x = 7,724.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,724.17/90.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.12

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