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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.09, 124.43 and 71.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.09, 124.43 and 71.64 is: 98.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.09 : 124.43 = 71.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.09/124.43 = 71.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.09x = 124.43 × 71.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.09x = 8,914.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,914.17/90.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.95

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