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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.09, 124.33 and 55.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.09, 124.33 and 55.13 is: 76.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.09 : 124.33 = 55.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.09/124.33 = 55.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.09x = 124.33 × 55.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.09x = 6,854.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,854.31/90.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.08

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