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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.18, 141.27 and 90.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.18, 141.27 and 90.21 is: 135.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.18 : 141.27 = 90.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.18/141.27 = 90.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.18x = 141.27 × 90.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.18x = 12,743.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,743.97/94.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.32

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