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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.81, 125.24 and 58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.81, 125.24 and 58 is: 79.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.81 : 125.24 = 58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.81/125.24 = 58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.81x = 125.24 × 58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.81x = 7,263.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,263.92/90.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.99

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