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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.35, 124.65 and 72.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.35, 124.65 and 72.84 is: 100.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.35 : 124.65 = 72.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.35/124.65 = 72.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.35x = 124.65 × 72.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.35x = 9,079.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,079.51/90.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.50

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