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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.24, 124.38 and 68.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.24, 124.38 and 68.37 is: 94.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.24 : 124.38 = 68.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.24/124.38 = 68.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.24x = 124.38 × 68.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.24x = 8,503.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,503.86/90.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.24

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