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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.20, 124.49 and 65.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.20, 124.49 and 65.63 is: 90.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.20 : 124.49 = 65.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.20/124.49 = 65.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.20x = 124.49 × 65.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.20x = 8,170.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,170.28/90.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.58

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