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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90, 124.40 and 77.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90, 124.40 and 77.69 is: 107.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90 : 124.40 = 77.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90/124.40 = 77.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90x = 124.40 × 77.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90x = 9,665.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,665.14/90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.39

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