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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.30, 124.48 and 71.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.30, 124.48 and 71.85 is: 99.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.30 : 124.48 = 71.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.30/124.48 = 71.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.30x = 124.48 × 71.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.30x = 8,943.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,943.89/90.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.05

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