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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.25, 124.58 and 64.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.25, 124.58 and 64.07 is: 88.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.25 : 124.58 = 64.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.25/124.58 = 64.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.25x = 124.58 × 64.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.25x = 7,982.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,982.31/90.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.45

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