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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.90, 123.95 and 72.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.90, 123.95 and 72.35 is: 99.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.90 : 123.95 = 72.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.90/123.95 = 72.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.90x = 123.95 × 72.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.90x = 8,966.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,966.80/89.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.75

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