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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.30, 186.65 and 90.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.30, 186.65 and 90.30 is: 135.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.30 : 186.65 = 90.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.30/186.65 = 90.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.30x = 186.65 × 90.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.30x = 16,854.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,854.50/124.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.60

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