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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.18, 124.52 and 87.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.18, 124.52 and 87.27 is: 120.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.18 : 124.52 = 87.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.18/124.52 = 87.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.18x = 124.52 × 87.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.18x = 10,866.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,866.42/90.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.50

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