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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.82, 125.19 and 72.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.82, 125.19 and 72.37 is: 99.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.82 : 125.19 = 72.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.82/125.19 = 72.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.82x = 125.19 × 72.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.82x = 9,060.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,060.00/90.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.76

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