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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.41, 124.77 and 64.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.41, 124.77 and 64.21 is: 88.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.41 : 124.77 = 64.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.41/124.77 = 64.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.41x = 124.77 × 64.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.41x = 8,011.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,011.48/90.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.61

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