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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.94, 125.49 and 55.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.94, 125.49 and 55.98 is: 77.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.94 : 125.49 = 55.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.94/125.49 = 55.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.94x = 125.49 × 55.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.94x = 7,024.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,024.93/90.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.25

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