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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.80, 125.31 and 55.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.80, 125.31 and 55.83 is: 77.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.80 : 125.31 = 55.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.80/125.31 = 55.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.80x = 125.31 × 55.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.80x = 6,995.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,995.74/90.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.05

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