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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.72, 125.13 and 63.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.72, 125.13 and 63.08 is: 87.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.72 : 125.13 = 63.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.72/125.13 = 63.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.72x = 125.13 × 63.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.72x = 7,892.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,892.26/90.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.00

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