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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.28, 141.23 and 90.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.28, 141.23 and 90.83 is: 136.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.28 : 141.23 = 90.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.28/141.23 = 90.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.28x = 141.23 × 90.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.28x = 12,828.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,828.50/94.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.08

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