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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.82, 125.37 and 66.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.82, 125.37 and 66.25 is: 91.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.82 : 125.37 = 66.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.82/125.37 = 66.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.82x = 125.37 × 66.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.82x = 8,305.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,305.92/90.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.45

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