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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.24, 124.64 and 64.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.24, 124.64 and 64.48 is: 89.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.24 : 124.64 = 64.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.24/124.64 = 64.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.24x = 124.64 × 64.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.24x = 8,036.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,036.79/90.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.06

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