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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.58, 124.94 and 72.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.58, 124.94 and 72.22 is: 99.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.58 : 124.94 = 72.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.58/124.94 = 72.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.58x = 124.94 × 72.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.58x = 9,023.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,023.17/90.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.62

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