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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.20, 124.44 and 65.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.20, 124.44 and 65.75 is: 90.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.20 : 124.44 = 65.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.20/124.44 = 65.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.20x = 124.44 × 65.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.20x = 8,181.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,181.31/90.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.71

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