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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.98, 125.51 and 66.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.98, 125.51 and 66.41 is: 91.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.98 : 125.51 = 66.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.98/125.51 = 66.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.98x = 125.51 × 66.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.98x = 8,335.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,335.12/90.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.61

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