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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.17, 124.39 and 68.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.17, 124.39 and 68.30 is: 94.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.17 : 124.39 = 68.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.17/124.39 = 68.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.17x = 124.39 × 68.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.17x = 8,496.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,496.23/90.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.22

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