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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.92, 125.46 and 72.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.92, 125.46 and 72.44 is: 99.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.92 : 125.46 = 72.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.92/125.46 = 72.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.92x = 125.46 × 72.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.92x = 9,088.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,088.32/90.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.96

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