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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.81, 125.26 and 53.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.81, 125.26 and 53.96 is: 74.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.81 : 125.26 = 53.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.81/125.26 = 53.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.81x = 125.26 × 53.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.81x = 6,758.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,758.50/90.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.43

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