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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.38, 124.69 and 68.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.38, 124.69 and 68.58 is: 94.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.38 : 124.69 = 68.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.38/124.69 = 68.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.38x = 124.69 × 68.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.38x = 8,550.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,550.27/90.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.61

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