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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.19, 124.44 and 55.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.19, 124.44 and 55.25 is: 76.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.19 : 124.44 = 55.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.19/124.44 = 55.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.19x = 124.44 × 55.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.19x = 6,875.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,875.31/90.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.23

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