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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90, 123.96 and 86.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90, 123.96 and 86.52 is: 119.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90 : 123.96 = 86.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90/123.96 = 86.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90x = 123.96 × 86.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90x = 10,725.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,725.02/90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.17

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