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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90, 124.22 and 53.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90, 124.22 and 53.16 is: 73.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90 : 124.22 = 53.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90/124.22 = 53.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90x = 124.22 × 53.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90x = 6,603.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,603.54/90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.37

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