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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.03, 124.32 and 80.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.03, 124.32 and 80.21 is: 110.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.03 : 124.32 = 80.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.03/124.32 = 80.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.03x = 124.32 × 80.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.03x = 9,971.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,971.09/90.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.75

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