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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.12, 124.88 and 82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.12, 124.88 and 82 is: 113.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.12 : 124.88 = 82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.12/124.88 = 82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.12x = 124.88 × 82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.12x = 10,240.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,240.16/90.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.63

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