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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90, 124.10 and 65.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90, 124.10 and 65.52 is: 90.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90 : 124.10 = 65.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90/124.10 = 65.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90x = 124.10 × 65.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90x = 8,131.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,131.03/90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.34

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