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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.03, 134.85 and 72.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.03, 134.85 and 72.87 is: 109.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.03 : 134.85 = 72.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.03/134.85 = 72.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.03x = 134.85 × 72.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.03x = 9,826.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,826.52/90.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.15

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