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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.13, 124.44 and 71.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.13, 124.44 and 71.80 is: 99.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.13 : 124.44 = 71.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.13/124.44 = 71.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.13x = 124.44 × 71.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.13x = 8,934.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,934.79/90.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.13

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