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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.42, 124.86 and 72.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.42, 124.86 and 72.12 is: 99.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.42 : 124.86 = 72.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.42/124.86 = 72.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.42x = 124.86 × 72.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.42x = 9,004.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,004.90/90.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.59

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