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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.52, 124.88 and 64.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.52, 124.88 and 64.68 is: 89.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.52 : 124.88 = 64.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.52/124.88 = 64.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.52x = 124.88 × 64.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.52x = 8,077.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,077.24/90.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.23

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