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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.88, 125.52 and 76.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.88, 125.52 and 76.18 is: 105.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.88 : 125.52 = 76.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.88/125.52 = 76.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.88x = 125.52 × 76.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.88x = 9,562.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,562.11/90.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.22

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