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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.15, 124.59 and 71.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.15, 124.59 and 71.70 is: 99.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.15 : 124.59 = 71.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.15/124.59 = 71.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.15x = 124.59 × 71.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.15x = 8,933.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,933.10/90.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.09

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