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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.95, 187.53 and 90.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.95, 187.53 and 90.55 is: 135.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.95 : 187.53 = 90.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.95/187.53 = 90.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.95x = 187.53 × 90.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.95x = 16,979.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,979.90/124.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.89

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