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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.01, 124.19 and 55.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.01, 124.19 and 55.53 is: 76.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.01 : 124.19 = 55.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.01/124.19 = 55.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.01x = 124.19 × 55.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.01x = 6,895.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,895.99/90.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.61

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