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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.83, 125.40 and 61.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.83, 125.40 and 61.81 is: 85.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.83 : 125.40 = 61.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.83/125.40 = 61.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.83x = 125.40 × 61.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.83x = 7,750.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,750.97/90.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.33

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