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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.10, 124.32 and 55.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.10, 124.32 and 55.14 is: 76.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.10 : 124.32 = 55.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.10/124.32 = 55.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.10x = 124.32 × 55.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.10x = 6,855.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,855.00/90.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.08

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