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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.27, 124.61 and 68.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.27, 124.61 and 68.49 is: 94.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.27 : 124.61 = 68.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.27/124.61 = 68.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.27x = 124.61 × 68.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.27x = 8,534.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,534.20/90.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.54

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