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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.10, 123.68 and 79.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.10, 123.68 and 79.17 is: 108.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.10 : 123.68 = 79.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.10/123.68 = 79.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.10x = 123.68 × 79.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.10x = 9,791.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,791.75/90.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.68

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