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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.85, 125.34 and 55.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.85, 125.34 and 55.87 is: 77.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.85 : 125.34 = 55.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.85/125.34 = 55.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.85x = 125.34 × 55.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.85x = 7,002.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,002.75/90.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.08

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