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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.33, 142.31 and 90.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.33, 142.31 and 90.10 is: 135.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.33 : 142.31 = 90.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.33/142.31 = 90.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.33x = 142.31 × 90.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.33x = 12,822.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,822.13/94.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.93

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