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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.73, 135.85 and 72.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.73, 135.85 and 72.44 is: 108.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.73 : 135.85 = 72.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.73/135.85 = 72.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.73x = 135.85 × 72.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.73x = 9,840.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,840.29/90.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.46

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