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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.94, 125.53 and 59.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.94, 125.53 and 59.87 is: 82.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.94 : 125.53 = 59.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.94/125.53 = 59.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.94x = 125.53 × 59.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.94x = 7,515.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,515.09/90.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.64

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