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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.22, 140.09 and 90.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.22, 140.09 and 90.57 is: 134.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.22 : 140.09 = 90.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.22/140.09 = 90.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.22x = 140.09 × 90.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.22x = 12,687.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,687.95/94.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.66

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