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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.49, 124.87 and 55.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.49, 124.87 and 55.53 is: 76.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.49 : 124.87 = 55.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.49/124.87 = 55.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.49x = 124.87 × 55.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.49x = 6,933.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,933.58/90.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.62

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