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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93, 138.72 and 90.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93, 138.72 and 90.15 is: 134.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93 : 138.72 = 90.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93/138.72 = 90.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93x = 138.72 × 90.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93x = 12,505.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,505.61/93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.47

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