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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.74, 125.34 and 73.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.74, 125.34 and 73.32 is: 101.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.74 : 125.34 = 73.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.74/125.34 = 73.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.74x = 125.34 × 73.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.74x = 9,189.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,189.18/90.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.27

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