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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.51, 124.89 and 55.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.51, 124.89 and 55.54 is: 76.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.51 : 124.89 = 55.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.51/124.89 = 55.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.51x = 124.89 × 55.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.51x = 6,936.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,936.39/90.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.64

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