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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.95, 125.49 and 52.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.95, 125.49 and 52.13 is: 71.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.95 : 125.49 = 52.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.95/125.49 = 52.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.95x = 125.49 × 52.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.95x = 6,541.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,541.17/90.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.92

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