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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.20, 124.47 and 55.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.20, 124.47 and 55.25 is: 76.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.20 : 124.47 = 55.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.20/124.47 = 55.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.20x = 124.47 × 55.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.20x = 6,876.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,876.35/90.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.24

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