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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.10, 124.14 and 65.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.10, 124.14 and 65.50 is: 90.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.10 : 124.14 = 65.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.10/124.14 = 65.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.10x = 124.14 × 65.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.10x = 8,131.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,131.17/90.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.25

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