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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.05, 124.27 and 68.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.05, 124.27 and 68.18 is: 94.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.05 : 124.27 = 68.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.05/124.27 = 68.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.05x = 124.27 × 68.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.05x = 8,471.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,471.77/90.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.08

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