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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.90, 125.52 and 72.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.90, 125.52 and 72.56 is: 100.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.90 : 125.52 = 72.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.90/125.52 = 72.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.90x = 125.52 × 72.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.90x = 9,108.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,108.05/90.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.20

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