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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.98, 125.61 and 87.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.98, 125.61 and 87.11 is: 120.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.98 : 125.61 = 87.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.98/125.61 = 87.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.98x = 125.61 × 87.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.98x = 10,942.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,942.20/90.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.27

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