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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.94, 123.36 and 87.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.94, 123.36 and 87.50 is: 120.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.94 : 123.36 = 87.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.94/123.36 = 87.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.94x = 123.36 × 87.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.94x = 10,794
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,794/89.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.01

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