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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.91, 125.02 and 72.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.91, 125.02 and 72.45 is: 99.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.91 : 125.02 = 72.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.91/125.02 = 72.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.91x = 125.02 × 72.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.91x = 9,057.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,057.94/90.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.64

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