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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.25, 124.40 and 58.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.25, 124.40 and 58.73 is: 80.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.25 : 124.40 = 58.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.25/124.40 = 58.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.25x = 124.40 × 58.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.25x = 7,306.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,306.01/90.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.95

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