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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.03, 124.28 and 70.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.03, 124.28 and 70.38 is: 97.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.03 : 124.28 = 70.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.03/124.28 = 70.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.03x = 124.28 × 70.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.03x = 8,746.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,746.47/90.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.15

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