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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 93.98, 140.41 and 90.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 93.98, 140.41 and 90.79 is: 135.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    93.98 : 140.41 = 90.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    93.98/140.41 = 90.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    93.98x = 140.41 × 90.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    93.98x = 12,746.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,746.67/93.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.64

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