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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.20, 139.96 and 90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.20, 139.96 and 90 is: 135.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.20 : 139.96 = 90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.20/139.96 = 90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.20x = 139.96 × 90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.20x = 12,596.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,596.40/93.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.15

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