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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.72, 125.24 and 74.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.72, 125.24 and 74.44 is: 102.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.72 : 125.24 = 74.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.72/125.24 = 74.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.72x = 125.24 × 74.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.72x = 9,322.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,322.87/90.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.77

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