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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.76, 140.49 and 90.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.76, 140.49 and 90.20 is: 135.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.76 : 140.49 = 90.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.76/140.49 = 90.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.76x = 140.49 × 90.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.76x = 12,672.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,672.20/93.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.16

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