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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.12, 124.44 and 66.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.12, 124.44 and 66.78 is: 92.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.12 : 124.44 = 66.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.12/124.44 = 66.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.12x = 124.44 × 66.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.12x = 8,310.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,310.10/90.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.21

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