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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.24, 124.50 and 68.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.24, 124.50 and 68.42 is: 94.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.24 : 124.50 = 68.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.24/124.50 = 68.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.24x = 124.50 × 68.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.24x = 8,518.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,518.29/90.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.40

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