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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90, 124.13 and 56.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90, 124.13 and 56.82 is: 78.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90 : 124.13 = 56.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90/124.13 = 56.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90x = 124.13 × 56.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90x = 7,053.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,053.67/90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.37

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