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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.96, 125.44 and 58.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.96, 125.44 and 58.18 is: 80.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.96 : 125.44 = 58.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.96/125.44 = 58.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.96x = 125.44 × 58.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.96x = 7,298.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,298.10/90.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.23

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