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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.24, 124.50 and 55.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.24, 124.50 and 55.29 is: 76.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.24 : 124.50 = 55.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.24/124.50 = 55.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.24x = 124.50 × 55.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.24x = 6,883.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,883.61/90.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.28

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