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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.34, 124.51 and 70.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.34, 124.51 and 70.63 is: 97.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.34 : 124.51 = 70.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.34/124.51 = 70.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.34x = 124.51 × 70.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.34x = 8,794.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,794.14/90.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.34

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