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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.06, 124.29 and 71.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.06, 124.29 and 71.79 is: 99.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.06 : 124.29 = 71.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.06/124.29 = 71.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.06x = 124.29 × 71.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.06x = 8,922.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,922.78/90.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.08

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