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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.20, 124.43 and 58.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.20, 124.43 and 58.74 is: 81.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.20 : 124.43 = 58.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.20/124.43 = 58.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.20x = 124.43 × 58.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.20x = 7,308.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,308.40/90.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.02

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