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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.21, 124.42 and 84.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.21, 124.42 and 84.44 is: 116.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.21 : 124.42 = 84.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.21/124.42 = 84.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.21x = 124.42 × 84.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.21x = 10,504.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,504.98/90.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.45

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