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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.23, 124.61 and 62.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.23, 124.61 and 62.67 is: 86.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.23 : 124.61 = 62.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.23/124.61 = 62.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.23x = 124.61 × 62.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.23x = 7,809.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,809.31/90.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.55

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