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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.77, 125.34 and 72.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.77, 125.34 and 72.48 is: 100.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.77 : 125.34 = 72.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.77/125.34 = 72.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.77x = 125.34 × 72.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.77x = 9,084.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,084.02/90.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.08

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