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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.92, 125.42 and 61.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.92, 125.42 and 61.80 is: 85.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.92 : 125.42 = 61.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.92/125.42 = 61.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.92x = 125.42 × 61.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.92x = 7,750.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,750.96/90.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.25

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