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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.22, 124.56 and 70.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.22, 124.56 and 70.52 is: 97.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.22 : 124.56 = 70.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.22/124.56 = 70.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.22x = 124.56 × 70.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.22x = 8,783.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,783.35/90.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.35

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