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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.66, 124.97 and 68.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.66, 124.97 and 68.79 is: 94.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.66 : 124.97 = 68.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.66/124.97 = 68.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.66x = 124.97 × 68.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.66x = 8,596.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,596.34/90.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.82

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