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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.93, 125.37 and 72.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.93, 125.37 and 72.57 is: 100.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.93 : 125.37 = 72.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.93/125.37 = 72.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.93x = 125.37 × 72.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.93x = 9,098.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,098.10/90.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.06

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