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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.62, 187.13 and 90.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.62, 187.13 and 90.54 is: 135.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.62 : 187.13 = 90.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.62/187.13 = 90.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.62x = 187.13 × 90.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.62x = 16,942.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,942.75/124.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.96

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