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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.43, 124.73 and 68.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.43, 124.73 and 68.56 is: 94.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.43 : 124.73 = 68.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.43/124.73 = 68.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.43x = 124.73 × 68.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.43x = 8,551.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,551.49/90.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.56

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