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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.82, 125.31 and 55.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.82, 125.31 and 55.84 is: 77.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.82 : 125.31 = 55.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.82/125.31 = 55.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.82x = 125.31 × 55.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.82x = 6,997.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,997.31/90.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.05

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