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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.10, 135.05 and 72.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.10, 135.05 and 72.94 is: 109.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.10 : 135.05 = 72.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.10/135.05 = 72.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.10x = 135.05 × 72.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.10x = 9,850.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,850.55/90.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.33

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