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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.81, 125.53 and 71.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.81, 125.53 and 71.26 is: 98.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.81 : 125.53 = 71.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.81/125.53 = 71.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.81x = 125.53 × 71.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.81x = 8,944.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,944.78/90.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.50

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