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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.27, 124.59 and 61.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.27, 124.59 and 61.26 is: 84.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.27 : 124.59 = 61.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.27/124.59 = 61.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.27x = 124.59 × 61.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.27x = 7,632.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,632.38/90.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.55

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