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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.99, 125.62 and 70.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.99, 125.62 and 70.22 is: 96.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.99 : 125.62 = 70.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.99/125.62 = 70.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.99x = 125.62 × 70.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.99x = 8,820.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,820.69/90.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.95

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