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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.72, 125.16 and 57.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.72, 125.16 and 57.50 is: 79.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.72 : 125.16 = 57.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.72/125.16 = 57.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.72x = 125.16 × 57.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.72x = 7,196.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,196.70/90.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.33

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