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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.82, 125.36 and 70.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.82, 125.36 and 70.16 is: 96.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.82 : 125.36 = 70.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.82/125.36 = 70.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.82x = 125.36 × 70.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.82x = 8,795.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,795.26/90.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.84

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