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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.94, 140.60 and 90.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.94, 140.60 and 90.70 is: 135.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.94 : 140.60 = 90.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.94/140.60 = 90.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.94x = 140.60 × 90.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.94x = 12,752.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,752.42/93.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.75

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