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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.67, 125.35 and 72.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.67, 125.35 and 72.49 is: 100.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.67 : 125.35 = 72.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.67/125.35 = 72.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.67x = 125.35 × 72.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.67x = 9,086.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,086.62/90.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.22

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