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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.88, 125.33 and 70.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.88, 125.33 and 70.20 is: 96.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.88 : 125.33 = 70.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.88/125.33 = 70.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.88x = 125.33 × 70.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.88x = 8,797.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,797.82/90.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.81

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