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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.97, 125.52 and 61.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.97, 125.52 and 61.87 is: 85.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.97 : 125.52 = 61.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.97/125.52 = 61.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.97x = 125.52 × 61.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.97x = 7,765.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,765.92/90.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.37

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