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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.38, 124.44 and 68.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.38, 124.44 and 68.42 is: 94.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.38 : 124.44 = 68.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.38/124.44 = 68.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.38x = 124.44 × 68.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.38x = 8,514.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,514.18/90.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.20

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