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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.94, 125.44 and 61.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.94, 125.44 and 61.88 is: 85.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.94 : 125.44 = 61.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.94/125.44 = 61.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.94x = 125.44 × 61.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.94x = 7,762.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,762.23/90.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.36

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