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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.99, 125.37 and 66.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.99, 125.37 and 66.42 is: 91.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.99 : 125.37 = 66.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.99/125.37 = 66.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.99x = 125.37 × 66.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.99x = 8,327.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,327.08/90.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.52

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