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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.62, 135.75 and 72.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.62, 135.75 and 72.53 is: 108.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.62 : 135.75 = 72.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.62/135.75 = 72.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.62x = 135.75 × 72.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.62x = 9,845.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,845.95/90.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.65

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