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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.08, 124.17 and 58.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.08, 124.17 and 58.94 is: 81.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.08 : 124.17 = 58.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.08/124.17 = 58.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.08x = 124.17 × 58.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.08x = 7,318.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,318.58/90.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.25

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