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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.65, 124.95 and 74.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.65, 124.95 and 74.33 is: 102.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.65 : 124.95 = 74.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.65/124.95 = 74.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.65x = 124.95 × 74.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.65x = 9,287.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,287.53/90.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.45

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