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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.76, 125.32 and 86.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.76, 125.32 and 86.32 is: 119.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.76 : 125.32 = 86.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.76/125.32 = 86.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.76x = 125.32 × 86.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.76x = 10,817.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,817.62/90.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.19

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