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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.91, 187.18 and 90.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.91, 187.18 and 90.74 is: 135.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.91 : 187.18 = 90.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.91/187.18 = 90.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.91x = 187.18 × 90.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.91x = 16,983.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,983.32/124.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.97

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