mass percentage of O in talc = [153.6 / (58.35 + 89.88 + 153.6 + 1.61)] X 100% = 50.6 % mass of O = mass percentage of O x mass of talc = 50.6% x 72.5 = 36.7 g Solution mass percentage of O in talc = [153.6 / (58.35 + 89.88 + 153.6 + 1.61)] X 100% = 50.6 % mass of O = mass percentage of O x mass of talc = 50.6% x 72.5 = 36.7 g.