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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.30, 123.72 and 88.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.30, 123.72 and 88.14 is: 120.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.30 : 123.72 = 88.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.30/123.72 = 88.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.30x = 123.72 × 88.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.30x = 10,904.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,904.68/90.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.76

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