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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.41, 124.65 and 65.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.41, 124.65 and 65.84 is: 90.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.41 : 124.65 = 65.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.41/124.65 = 65.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.41x = 124.65 × 65.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.41x = 8,206.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,206.33/90.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.77

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