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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.81, 125.28 and 71.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.81, 125.28 and 71.17 is: 98.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.81 : 125.28 = 71.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.81/125.28 = 71.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.81x = 125.28 × 71.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.81x = 8,915.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,915.86/90.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.18

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