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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.59, 124.94 and 59.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.59, 124.94 and 59.45 is: 81.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.59 : 124.94 = 59.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.59/124.94 = 59.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.59x = 124.94 × 59.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.59x = 7,427.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,427.68/90.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.99

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