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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.08, 134.76 and 72.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.08, 134.76 and 72.08 is: 107.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.08 : 134.76 = 72.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.08/134.76 = 72.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.08x = 134.76 × 72.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.08x = 9,713.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,713.50/90.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.83

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