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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.13, 125.90 and 87.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.13, 125.90 and 87.87 is: 120.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.13 : 125.90 = 87.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.13/125.90 = 87.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.13x = 125.90 × 87.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.13x = 11,062.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,062.83/92.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.08

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