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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.27, 124.54 and 55.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.27, 124.54 and 55.31 is: 76.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.27 : 124.54 = 55.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.27/124.54 = 55.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.27x = 124.54 × 55.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.27x = 6,888.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,888.31/90.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.31

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