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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.27, 124.46 and 68.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.27, 124.46 and 68.04 is: 93.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.27 : 124.46 = 68.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.27/124.46 = 68.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.27x = 124.46 × 68.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.27x = 8,467.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,467.92/90.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.81

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