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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.55, 124.90 and 64.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.55, 124.90 and 64.28 is: 88.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.55 : 124.90 = 64.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.55/124.90 = 64.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.55x = 124.90 × 64.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.55x = 8,028.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,028.57/90.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.66

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