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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.21, 124.59 and 64.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.21, 124.59 and 64.05 is: 88.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.21 : 124.59 = 64.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.21/124.59 = 64.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.21x = 124.59 × 64.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.21x = 7,979.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,979.99/90.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.46

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