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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.18, 124.50 and 68.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.18, 124.50 and 68.28 is: 94.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.18 : 124.50 = 68.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.18/124.50 = 68.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.18x = 124.50 × 68.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.18x = 8,500.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,500.86/90.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.27

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