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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.16, 124.54 and 72.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.16, 124.54 and 72.70 is: 100.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.16 : 124.54 = 72.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.16/124.54 = 72.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.16x = 124.54 × 72.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.16x = 9,053.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,053.56/90.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.41

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