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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.26, 124.36 and 61.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.26, 124.36 and 61.10 is: 84.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.26 : 124.36 = 61.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.26/124.36 = 61.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.26x = 124.36 × 61.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.26x = 7,598.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,598.40/90.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.18

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