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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.14, 134.96 and 72.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.14, 134.96 and 72.95 is: 109.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.14 : 134.96 = 72.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.14/134.96 = 72.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.14x = 134.96 × 72.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.14x = 9,844.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,844.29/90.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.22

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