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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.86, 125.28 and 70.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.86, 125.28 and 70.16 is: 96.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.86 : 125.28 = 70.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.86/125.28 = 70.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.86x = 125.28 × 70.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.86x = 8,789.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,789.64/90.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.74

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