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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90, 135.72 and 78.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90, 135.72 and 78.12 is: 117.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90 : 135.72 = 78.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90/135.72 = 78.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90x = 135.72 × 78.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90x = 10,602.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,602.45/90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.80

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