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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.04, 125.55 and 72.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.04, 125.55 and 72.59 is: 100.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.04 : 125.55 = 72.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.04/125.55 = 72.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.04x = 125.55 × 72.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.04x = 9,113.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,113.05/91.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.10

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