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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.92, 141.53 and 90.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.92, 141.53 and 90.12 is: 134.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.92 : 141.53 = 90.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.92/141.53 = 90.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.92x = 141.53 × 90.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.92x = 12,754.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,754.68/94.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.37

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