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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.54, 124.88 and 72.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.54, 124.88 and 72.05 is: 99.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.54 : 124.88 = 72.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.54/124.88 = 72.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.54x = 124.88 × 72.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.54x = 8,996.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,996.62/90.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.37

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