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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.92, 125.52 and 87.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.92, 125.52 and 87.05 is: 120.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.92 : 125.52 = 87.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.92/125.52 = 87.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.92x = 125.52 × 87.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.92x = 10,926.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,926.52/90.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.18

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