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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90, 124.20 and 55.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90, 124.20 and 55.56 is: 76.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90 : 124.20 = 55.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90/124.20 = 55.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90x = 124.20 × 55.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90x = 6,900.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,900.55/90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.67

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