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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90, 124.22 and 51.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90, 124.22 and 51.21 is: 70.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90 : 124.22 = 51.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90/124.22 = 51.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90x = 124.22 × 51.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90x = 6,361.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,361.43/90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.68

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