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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.44, 171.90 and 90.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.44, 171.90 and 90.12 is: 124.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.44 : 171.90 = 90.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.44/171.90 = 90.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.44x = 171.90 × 90.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.44x = 15,491.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,491.63/124.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.49

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