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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.25, 124.50 and 57.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.25, 124.50 and 57.50 is: 79.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.25 : 124.50 = 57.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.25/124.50 = 57.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.25x = 124.50 × 57.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.25x = 7,158.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,158.75/90.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.32

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