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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90, 124.32 and 64.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90, 124.32 and 64.08 is: 88.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90 : 124.32 = 64.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90/124.32 = 64.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90x = 124.32 × 64.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90x = 7,966.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,966.43/90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.52

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