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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.82, 125.22 and 71.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.82, 125.22 and 71.08 is: 98.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.82 : 125.22 = 71.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.82/125.22 = 71.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.82x = 125.22 × 71.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.82x = 8,900.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,900.64/90.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.00

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