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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.86, 125.25 and 64.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.86, 125.25 and 64.55 is: 88.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.86 : 125.25 = 64.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.86/125.25 = 64.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.86x = 125.25 × 64.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.86x = 8,084.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,084.89/90.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.98

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