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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.26, 124.54 and 65.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.26, 124.54 and 65.71 is: 90.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.26 : 124.54 = 65.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.26/124.54 = 65.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.26x = 124.54 × 65.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.26x = 8,183.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,183.51/90.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.66

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