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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.13, 124.28 and 83.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.13, 124.28 and 83.65 is: 115.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.13 : 124.28 = 83.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.13/124.28 = 83.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.13x = 124.28 × 83.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.13x = 10,395.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,395.60/90.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.34

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