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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.46, 125 and 72.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.46, 125 and 72.19 is: 99.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.46 : 125 = 72.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.46/125 = 72.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.46x = 125 × 72.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.46x = 9,023.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,023.75/90.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.75

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