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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.18, 135 and 72.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.18, 135 and 72.97 is: 109.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.18 : 135 = 72.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.18/135 = 72.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.18x = 135 × 72.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.18x = 9,850.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,850.61/90.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.23

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