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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.87, 125.31 and 59.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.87, 125.31 and 59.74 is: 82.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.87 : 125.31 = 59.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.87/125.31 = 59.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.87x = 125.31 × 59.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.87x = 7,486.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,486.02/90.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.38

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