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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.63, 125.22 and 72.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.63, 125.22 and 72.36 is: 99.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.63 : 125.22 = 72.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.63/125.22 = 72.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.63x = 125.22 × 72.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.63x = 9,060.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,060.92/90.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.98

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