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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.74, 125.25 and 64.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.74, 125.25 and 64.82 is: 89.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.74 : 125.25 = 64.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.74/125.25 = 64.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.74x = 125.25 × 64.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.74x = 8,118.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,118.71/90.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.47

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