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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.22, 125.81 and 72.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.22, 125.81 and 72.75 is: 100.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.22 : 125.81 = 72.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.22/125.81 = 72.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.22x = 125.81 × 72.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.22x = 9,152.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,152.31/91.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.34

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