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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 90.96, 125.72 and 72.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 90.96, 125.72 and 72.51 is: 100.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    90.96 : 125.72 = 72.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    90.96/125.72 = 72.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    90.96x = 125.72 × 72.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    90.96x = 9,116.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,116.14/90.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.22

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