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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.91, 125.31 and 70.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.91, 125.31 and 70.16 is: 96.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.91 : 125.31 = 70.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.91/125.31 = 70.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.91x = 125.31 × 70.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.91x = 8,791.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,791.39/90.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.70

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