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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.92, 125.48 and 58.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.92, 125.48 and 58.18 is: 80.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.92 : 125.48 = 58.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.92/125.48 = 58.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.92x = 125.48 × 58.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.92x = 7,300.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,300.43/90.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.30

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