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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.26, 124.61 and 69.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.26, 124.61 and 69.50 is: 95.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.26 : 124.61 = 69.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.26/124.61 = 69.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.26x = 124.61 × 69.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.26x = 8,659.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,659.95/90.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.95

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