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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.21, 124.49 and 52.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.21, 124.49 and 52.86 is: 72.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.21 : 124.49 = 52.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.21/124.49 = 52.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.21x = 124.49 × 52.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.21x = 6,580.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,580.54/90.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.95

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