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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.77, 125.32 and 70.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.77, 125.32 and 70.01 is: 96.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.77 : 125.32 = 70.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.77/125.32 = 70.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.77x = 125.32 × 70.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.77x = 8,772.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,772.68/90.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.65

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