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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.32, 124.80 and 74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.32, 124.80 and 74 is: 102.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.32 : 124.80 = 74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.32/124.80 = 74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.32x = 124.80 × 74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.32x = 9,235.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,235.20/90.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.25

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