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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.49, 186.50 and 90.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.49, 186.50 and 90.16 is: 135.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.49 : 186.50 = 90.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.49/186.50 = 90.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.49x = 186.50 × 90.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.49x = 16,815.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,815.48/124.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.08

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