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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.59, 124.94 and 76.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.59, 124.94 and 76.76 is: 105.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.59 : 124.94 = 76.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.59/124.94 = 76.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.59x = 124.94 × 76.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.59x = 9,590.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,590.01/90.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.86

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