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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.36, 124.88 and 80.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.36, 124.88 and 80.24 is: 110.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.36 : 124.88 = 80.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.36/124.88 = 80.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.36x = 124.88 × 80.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.36x = 10,019.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,019.35/90.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.88

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