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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90, 124.16 and 72.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90, 124.16 and 72.54 is: 100.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90 : 124.16 = 72.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90/124.16 = 72.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90x = 124.16 × 72.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90x = 9,006.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,006.57/90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.07

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