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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.47, 186.64 and 90.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.47, 186.64 and 90.45 is: 135.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.47 : 186.64 = 90.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.47/186.64 = 90.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.47x = 186.64 × 90.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.47x = 16,881.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,881.36/124.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.63

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