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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.85, 125.39 and 59.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.85, 125.39 and 59.79 is: 82.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.85 : 125.39 = 59.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.85/125.39 = 59.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.85x = 125.39 × 59.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.85x = 7,497.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,497.16/90.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.52

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