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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.73, 124.93 and 69.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.73, 124.93 and 69.74 is: 96.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.73 : 124.93 = 69.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.73/124.93 = 69.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.73x = 124.93 × 69.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.73x = 8,712.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,712.86/90.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.03

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