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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.22, 124.50 and 55.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.22, 124.50 and 55.27 is: 76.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.22 : 124.50 = 55.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.22/124.50 = 55.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.22x = 124.50 × 55.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.22x = 6,881.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,881.12/90.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.27

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