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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.18, 124.38 and 61.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.18, 124.38 and 61.11 is: 84.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.18 : 124.38 = 61.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.18/124.38 = 61.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.18x = 124.38 × 61.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.18x = 7,600.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,600.86/90.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.29

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