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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.18, 124.32 and 66.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.18, 124.32 and 66.83 is: 92.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.18 : 124.32 = 66.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.18/124.32 = 66.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.18x = 124.32 × 66.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.18x = 8,307.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,307.68/90.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.12

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