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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90, 124.25 and 64.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90, 124.25 and 64.17 is: 88.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90 : 124.25 = 64.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90/124.25 = 64.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90x = 124.25 × 64.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90x = 7,972.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,972.80/90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.59

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