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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.55, 186.94 and 90.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.55, 186.94 and 90.23 is: 135.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.55 : 186.94 = 90.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.55/186.94 = 90.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.55x = 186.94 × 90.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.55x = 16,867.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,867.60/124.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.43

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