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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.56, 124.98 and 71.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.56, 124.98 and 71.30 is: 98.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.56 : 124.98 = 71.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.56/124.98 = 71.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.56x = 124.98 × 71.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.56x = 8,911.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,911.07/90.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.40

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