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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.22, 124.50 and 51.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.22, 124.50 and 51.41 is: 70.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.22 : 124.50 = 51.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.22/124.50 = 51.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.22x = 124.50 × 51.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.22x = 6,400.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,400.55/90.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.94

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