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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.02, 123.98 and 68.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.02, 123.98 and 68.16 is: 93.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.02 : 123.98 = 68.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.02/123.98 = 68.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.02x = 123.98 × 68.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.02x = 8,450.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,450.48/90.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.87

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