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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.72, 125.21 and 51.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.72, 125.21 and 51.91 is: 71.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.72 : 125.21 = 51.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.72/125.21 = 51.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.72x = 125.21 × 51.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.72x = 6,499.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,499.65/90.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.65

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