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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.77, 125.19 and 73.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.77, 125.19 and 73.28 is: 101.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.77 : 125.19 = 73.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.77/125.19 = 73.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.77x = 125.19 × 73.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.77x = 9,173.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,173.92/90.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.07

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