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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.07, 124.34 and 58.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.07, 124.34 and 58.60 is: 80.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.07 : 124.34 = 58.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.07/124.34 = 58.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.07x = 124.34 × 58.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.07x = 7,286.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,286.16/90.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.90

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