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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.03, 124.19 and 55.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.03, 124.19 and 55.04 is: 75.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.03 : 124.19 = 55.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.03/124.19 = 55.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.03x = 124.19 × 55.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.03x = 6,834.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,834.52/90.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.91

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