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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.67, 125.08 and 72.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.67, 125.08 and 72.14 is: 99.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.67 : 125.08 = 72.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.67/125.08 = 72.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.67x = 125.08 × 72.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.67x = 9,022.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,022.29/90.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.51

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