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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.52, 186.44 and 90.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.52, 186.44 and 90.09 is: 134.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.52 : 186.44 = 90.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.52/186.44 = 90.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.52x = 186.44 × 90.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.52x = 16,795.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,795.93/124.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.89

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