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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.74, 141.42 and 90.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.74, 141.42 and 90.17 is: 136.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.74 : 141.42 = 90.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.74/141.42 = 90.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.74x = 141.42 × 90.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.74x = 12,750.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,750.68/93.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.02

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