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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.73, 124.98 and 76.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.73, 124.98 and 76.90 is: 105.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.73 : 124.98 = 76.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.73/124.98 = 76.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.73x = 124.98 × 76.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.73x = 9,610.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,610.96/90.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.93

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