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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.13, 124.34 and 55.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.13, 124.34 and 55.15 is: 76.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.13 : 124.34 = 55.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.13/124.34 = 55.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.13x = 124.34 × 55.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.13x = 6,857.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,857.35/90.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.08

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