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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.13, 124.25 and 87.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.13, 124.25 and 87.29 is: 120.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.13 : 124.25 = 87.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.13/124.25 = 87.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.13x = 124.25 × 87.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.13x = 10,845.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,845.78/90.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.34

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