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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.83, 143.07 and 90.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.83, 143.07 and 90.60 is: 136.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.83 : 143.07 = 90.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.83/143.07 = 90.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.83x = 143.07 × 90.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.83x = 12,962.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,962.14/94.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.69

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