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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.96, 141.06 and 90.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.96, 141.06 and 90.09 is: 135.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.96 : 141.06 = 90.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.96/141.06 = 90.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.96x = 141.06 × 90.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.96x = 12,708.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,708.10/93.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.25

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