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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90, 123.36 and 87.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90, 123.36 and 87.66 is: 120.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90 : 123.36 = 87.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90/123.36 = 87.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90x = 123.36 × 87.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90x = 10,813.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,813.74/90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.15

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