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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.63, 124.92 and 87.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.63, 124.92 and 87.57 is: 120.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.63 : 124.92 = 87.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.63/124.92 = 87.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.63x = 124.92 × 87.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.63x = 10,939.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,939.24/90.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.70

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