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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.35, 124.74 and 68.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.35, 124.74 and 68.61 is: 94.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.35 : 124.74 = 68.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.35/124.74 = 68.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.35x = 124.74 × 68.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.35x = 8,558.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,558.41/90.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.73

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