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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.36, 140.84 and 90.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.36, 140.84 and 90.40 is: 134.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.36 : 140.84 = 90.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.36/140.84 = 90.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.36x = 140.84 × 90.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.36x = 12,731.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,731.94/94.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.93

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