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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.99, 125.51 and 61.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.99, 125.51 and 61.92 is: 85.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.99 : 125.51 = 61.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.99/125.51 = 61.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.99x = 125.51 × 61.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.99x = 7,771.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,771.27/90.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.41

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