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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.50, 124.46 and 71.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.50, 124.46 and 71.86 is: 98.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.50 : 124.46 = 71.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.50/124.46 = 71.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.50x = 124.46 × 71.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.50x = 8,943.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,943.70/90.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.83

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