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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.72, 135.87 and 72.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.72, 135.87 and 72.70 is: 108.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.72 : 135.87 = 72.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.72/135.87 = 72.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.72x = 135.87 × 72.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.72x = 9,877.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,877.75/90.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.88

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