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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.57, 124.83 and 65.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.57, 124.83 and 65.97 is: 90.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.57 : 124.83 = 65.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.57/124.83 = 65.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.57x = 124.83 × 65.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.57x = 8,235.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,235.04/90.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.92

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