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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.81, 125.24 and 70.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.81, 125.24 and 70.11 is: 96.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.81 : 125.24 = 70.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.81/125.24 = 70.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.81x = 125.24 × 70.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.81x = 8,780.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,780.23/90.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.69

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