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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.93, 135.78 and 72.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.93, 135.78 and 72.39 is: 108.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.93 : 135.78 = 72.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.93/135.78 = 72.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.93x = 135.78 × 72.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.93x = 9,829.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,829.11/90.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.10

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