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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93, 138.42 and 90.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93, 138.42 and 90.72 is: 135.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93 : 138.42 = 90.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93/138.42 = 90.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93x = 138.42 × 90.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93x = 12,557.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,557.46/93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.03

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