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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.15, 124.35 and 55.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.15, 124.35 and 55.16 is: 76.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.15 : 124.35 = 55.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.15/124.35 = 55.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.15x = 124.35 × 55.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.15x = 6,858.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,858.51/90.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.08

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