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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.81, 125.25 and 65.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.81, 125.25 and 65.94 is: 90.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.81 : 125.25 = 65.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.81/125.25 = 65.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.81x = 125.25 × 65.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.81x = 8,258.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,258.99/90.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.95

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