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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.89, 125.37 and 59.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.89, 125.37 and 59.79 is: 82.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.89 : 125.37 = 59.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.89/125.37 = 59.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.89x = 125.37 × 59.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.89x = 7,495.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,495.87/90.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.48

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