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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.48, 125.04 and 72.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.48, 125.04 and 72.96 is: 100.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.48 : 125.04 = 72.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.48/125.04 = 72.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.48x = 125.04 × 72.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.48x = 9,122.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,122.92/90.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.83

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