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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.76, 125.26 and 53.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.76, 125.26 and 53.94 is: 74.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.76 : 125.26 = 53.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.76/125.26 = 53.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.76x = 125.26 × 53.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.76x = 6,756.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,756.52/90.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.44

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