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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.84, 125.34 and 55.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.84, 125.34 and 55.86 is: 77.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.84 : 125.34 = 55.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.84/125.34 = 55.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.84x = 125.34 × 55.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.84x = 7,001.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,001.49/90.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.07

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