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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.75, 125.27 and 64.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.75, 125.27 and 64.65 is: 89.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.75 : 125.27 = 64.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.75/125.27 = 64.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.75x = 125.27 × 64.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.75x = 8,098.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,098.71/90.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.24

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