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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.87, 125.45 and 58.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.87, 125.45 and 58.13 is: 80.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.87 : 125.45 = 58.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.87/125.45 = 58.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.87x = 125.45 × 58.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.87x = 7,292.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,292.41/90.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.25

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