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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.74, 125.33 and 72.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.74, 125.33 and 72.43 is: 100.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.74 : 125.33 = 72.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.74/125.33 = 72.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.74x = 125.33 × 72.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.74x = 9,076.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,076.98/90.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.03

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