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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.20, 124.26 and 65.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.20, 124.26 and 65.58 is: 90.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.20 : 124.26 = 65.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.20/124.26 = 65.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.20x = 124.26 × 65.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.20x = 8,148.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,148.97/90.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.34

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