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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.89, 125.97 and 90.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.89, 125.97 and 90.27 is: 123.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.89 : 125.97 = 90.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.89/125.97 = 90.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.89x = 125.97 × 90.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.89x = 11,371.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,371.31/91.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.75

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