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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.28, 140.52 and 90.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.28, 140.52 and 90.26 is: 134.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.28 : 140.52 = 90.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.28/140.52 = 90.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.28x = 140.52 × 90.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.28x = 12,683.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,683.34/94.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.53

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