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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90, 124.20 and 60.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90, 124.20 and 60.90 is: 84.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90 : 124.20 = 60.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90/124.20 = 60.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90x = 124.20 × 60.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90x = 7,563.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,563.78/90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.04

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