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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90, 124.11 and 73.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90, 124.11 and 73.58 is: 101.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90 : 124.11 = 73.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90/124.11 = 73.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90x = 124.11 × 73.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90x = 9,131.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,131.39/90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.46

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