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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.84, 125.50 and 68.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.84, 125.50 and 68.80 is: 95.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.84 : 125.50 = 68.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.84/125.50 = 68.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.84x = 125.50 × 68.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.84x = 8,634.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,634.40/90.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.05

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