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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.62, 124.98 and 70.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.62, 124.98 and 70.93 is: 97.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.62 : 124.98 = 70.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.62/124.98 = 70.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.62x = 124.98 × 70.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.62x = 8,864.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,864.02/90.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.82

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