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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.05, 124.24 and 70.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.05, 124.24 and 70.46 is: 97.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.05 : 124.24 = 70.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.05/124.24 = 70.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.05x = 124.24 × 70.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.05x = 8,752.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,752.98/90.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.20

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