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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.87, 125.40 and 58.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.87, 125.40 and 58.11 is: 80.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.87 : 125.40 = 58.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.87/125.40 = 58.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.87x = 125.40 × 58.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.87x = 7,286.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,286.99/90.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.19

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