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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.34, 125.90 and 72.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.34, 125.90 and 72.89 is: 100.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.34 : 125.90 = 72.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.34/125.90 = 72.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.34x = 125.90 × 72.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.34x = 9,176.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,176.60/91.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.47

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